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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: $40,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $38,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelPassat6-Series6-Series6-Series
Trim3.6 VR6640i650iM6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,950 $77,300 $88,700 $113,400
Base Invoice $27,513 $71,795 $82,285 $105,010
Luxury #2 Package 5,250      
Sport Package 300      
Navigation system 1,800      
Sunshade, rear, power   250    
Wood trim       0
Luxury #2 Package 4,797      
Sport Package 274      
Navigation system 1,589      
Sunshade, rear, power   230    
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 7,350 250 0 0
Options (change) 6,660 230 0 0
Destination 630 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $37,930 $78,545 $89,695 $115,695
Total Invoice $34,803 $73,020 $83,280 $107,305

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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: $36,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,633
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelPassat6-Series6-Series6-Series
Trim3.6 VR6640i650iM6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6315hp I6445hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-18245/40-19265/40-19
Total Price$37,930$78,545$89,695$115,695
Adjustments for Features0-3,855-4,780-5,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,930$74,690$84,915$110,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,225$36,000
Total Invoice$34,803$73,020$83,280$107,305
Adjustments for Features0-3,584-4,438-4,642
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,803$69,436$78,842$102,663
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,406$33,227

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelPassat6-Series6-Series6-Series
Trim3.6 VR6640i650iM6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$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$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber roof   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200   
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150$150
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,315$8,170$9,095$9,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,855$4,780$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,584-4,438-4,642

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20062016
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

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested444084%
Total Not Requested84016%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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