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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 6-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 6-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $37,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $34,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelPassat6-Series6-Series
Trim3.6 VR6640i650i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,950 $73,600 $83,000
Base Invoice $27,513 $67,890 $76,540
Sport Package 300    
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
Navigation system 1,800    
Heated front seats   500 500
Luxury Seating Package     2,000
Sport Package 274    
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
Navigation system 1,589    
Heated front seats   455 455
Luxury Seating Package     1,820
Options (change) 7,350 500 2,500
Options (change) 6,660 455 2,275
Destination 630 895 895
Total Price $37,930 $74,995 $86,395
Total Invoice $34,803 $69,240 $79,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 6-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,117
Model Year200620122012
ModelPassat6-Series6-Series
Trim3.6 VR6640i650i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6315hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,930$74,995$86,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,430-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,930$73,565$83,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,075
Total Invoice$34,803$69,240$79,710
Adjustments for Features0-1,320-2,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,803$67,920$77,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,248

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year200620122012
ModelPassat6-Series6-Series
Trim3.6 VR6640i650i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,940$5,370$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,430$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,320-2,542

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelPassat6-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in112.4 in
Length188.2 in192.8 in
Width71.7 in74.6 in
Height58.0 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in49.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in30.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested444084%
Total Not Requested84016%

Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 650i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested72588%

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