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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $51,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,539

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $46,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelPassatPassatPassat6-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium650i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $78,200
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $72,125
Cargo mat 125 125 125  
HD radio       350
Heated front seats       500
Proximity key       1,000
Wood trim       0
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595
Cargo mat 99 99 99  
HD radio       315
Heated front seats       455
Proximity key       910
Wood trim       0
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540
Options (change) 125 125 125 2,445
Options (change) 99 99 99 2,220
Destination 770 770 770 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,790 $33,090 $33,845 $82,770
Total Invoice $29,539 $31,745 $32,469 $76,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,698
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelPassatPassatPassat6-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium650i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6360hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$30,790$33,090$33,845$82,770
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,790$33,090$33,745$81,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,539$31,745$32,469$76,470
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,539$31,745$32,373$75,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelPassatPassatPassat6-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium650i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,155$3,155$3,255$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,335
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,233

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20122009
ModelPassat6-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in109.4 in
Length191.6 in190.2 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in49.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in28.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.0 ft3

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