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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: $39,740

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $37,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,936

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $34,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelPassat6-Series6-Series
TrimVR6640i650i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,050 $73,600 $83,000
Base Invoice $33,597 $67,890 $76,540
Navigation system 1,800    
Heated front seats 225 500 500
Adaptive cruise control 975    
Aluminum trim   0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Luxury Seating Package     2,000
Navigation system 1,589    
Heated front seats 199 455 455
Adaptive cruise control 861    
Aluminum trim   0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Luxury Seating Package     1,820
Options (change) 3,000 2,900 4,900
Options (change) 2,649 2,640 4,460
Destination 690 895 895
Total Price $39,740 $77,395 $88,795
Total Invoice $36,936 $71,425 $81,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,639
Model Year200820122012
ModelPassat6-Series6-Series
TrimVR6640i650i
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)235/40-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$39,740$77,395$88,795
Adjustments for Features0-2,005-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,740$75,390$85,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,075
Total Invoice$36,936$71,425$81,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-3,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,936$69,575$78,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,249

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year200820122012
ModelPassat6-Series6-Series
TrimVR6640i650i
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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 
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
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,615$6,620$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,005$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,850-3,071

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20082012
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
BMW 6-Series 640i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 650i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
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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