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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,985

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,606

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassat4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium428i435iM4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $41,850 $48,150 $65,700
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $39,180 $44,980 $61,125
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375      
Navigation system       1,950 1,950  
Luxury Package       0 0  
Premium Package       2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550
Heated front seats       500 500  
Leather seating surfaces         1,450 0
Executive Package           3,200
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300      
Navigation system       1,775 1,775  
Luxury Package       0 0  
Premium Package       2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500
Heated front seats       455 455  
Leather seating surfaces         1,320 0
Executive Package           2,910
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 375 375 375 5,200 4,450 3,750
Options (change) 300 300 300 4,730 4,050 3,410
Destination 820 820 820 995 995 995
Total Price $32,985 $35,120 $37,190 $48,045 $53,595 $70,445
Total Invoice $31,606 $33,654 $35,639 $44,905 $50,025 $65,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,649
Model Year201520152015201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassat4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium428i435iM4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6S6S6T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$32,985$35,120$37,190$48,045$53,595$70,445
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,765-865-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$35,120$37,090$46,280$52,730$68,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0$6,450$21,875
Total Invoice$31,606$33,654$35,639$44,905$50,025$65,530
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,650-807-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,606$33,654$35,543$43,255$49,218$63,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0$5,963$20,145

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year201520152015201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassat4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium428i435iM4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300  
6-speed manual    $150$150
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row   $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
Surround sound    $250$250
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers     $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450   
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$3,700$3,700$3,800$5,465$4,565$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,765$865$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,650-807-2,130

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20152016
ModelPassat4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in110.6 in
Length191.6 in182.6 in
Width72.2 in71.9 in
Height58.5 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,173 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested66560%
Total Not Requested45040%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested66560%
Total Not Requested45040%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

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