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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: $19,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,544

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelPassatPassat4-Series4-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium430i440i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $43,300 $49,700
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $40,950 $46,900
Active Driving Assistant     500 500
Premium Package     2,300 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Apple CarPlay support     300 300
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Luxury Package       1,450
Active Driving Assistant     460 460
Premium Package     2,115 1,840
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Apple CarPlay support     375 375
Blind spot warning system     460 460
Leather seating surfaces     1,335  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Luxury Package       1,335
Options (change) 0 0 6,800 6,500
Options (change) 0 0 6,355 6,080
Destination 820 820 995 995
Total Price $31,815 $34,815 $51,095 $57,195
Total Invoice $30,544 $33,421 $48,300 $53,975

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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: $18,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,546
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelPassatPassat4-Series4-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium430i440i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4280hp V6248hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT6S6T8T8
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$51,095$57,195
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,280-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,815$34,715$49,815$55,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$5,825
Total Invoice$30,544$33,421$48,300$53,975
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,210-1,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,544$33,325$47,090$52,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0$5,418

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelPassatPassat4-Series4-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium430i440i
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$1300
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
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto 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  
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
Compass  $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
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$3,750$3,850$5,030$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,280$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,210-1,467

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20172018
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.3,559 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 430i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested66541%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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