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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: $31,815

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,544

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $19,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720162016
ModelPassatPassat4-Series4-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium428i435i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $41,850 $48,150
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $39,180 $44,980
Driver Assistance Plus     1,700 1,700
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Luxury Package     0 0
Premium Package     2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
LED headlights     1,900 1,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces       1,450
Driver Assistance Plus     1,545 1,545
Navigation system     1,775 1,775
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Luxury Package     0 0
Premium Package     2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
LED headlights     1,730 1,730
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces       1,320
Options (change) 0 0 10,950 10,200
Options (change) 0 0 9,960 9,280
Destination 820 820 995 995
Total Price $31,815 $34,815 $53,795 $59,345
Total Invoice $30,544 $33,421 $50,135 $55,255

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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: $19,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,513
Model Year2017201720162016
ModelPassatPassat4-Series4-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium428i435i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4280hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6S6T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,815$34,815$53,795$59,345
Adjustments for Features0-100-2,230-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,815$34,715$51,565$58,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$6,450
Total Invoice$30,544$33,421$50,135$55,255
Adjustments for Features0-96-2,078-1,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,544$33,325$48,057$54,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0$5,960

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2017201720162016
ModelPassatPassat4-Series4-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium428i435i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,025$4,125$6,255$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$2,230$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-2,078-1,238

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20172016
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 Weight3,231 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

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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