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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: $47,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,539

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $44,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201720172017
ModelPassatPassatPassat6-Series6-Series6-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium640i650iM6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $77,600 $89,000 $113,700
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $72,850 $83,450 $106,420
Cargo mat 125 125 125      
Wood trim           0
Cargo mat 99 99 99      
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 125 125 125 0 0 0
Options (change) 99 99 99 0 0 0
Destination 770 770 770 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,790 $33,090 $33,845 $78,595 $89,995 $115,995
Total Invoice $29,539 $31,745 $32,469 $73,845 $84,445 $108,715

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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: $42,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,359
Model Year201220122012201720172017
ModelPassatPassatPassat6-Series6-Series6-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium640i650iM6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6315hp I6445hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18245/45-18245/40-19265/40-19
Total Price$30,790$33,090$33,845$78,595$89,995$115,995
Adjustments for Features00-100-5,265-6,415-7,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,790$33,090$33,745$73,330$83,580$108,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$10,250$35,475
Total Invoice$29,539$31,745$32,469$73,845$84,445$108,715
Adjustments for Features00-96-4,947-6,019-6,739
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,539$31,745$32,373$68,898$78,426$101,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$9,528$33,078

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year201220122012201720172017
ModelPassatPassatPassat6-Series6-Series6-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium640i650iM6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers     $300
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  $100
Ski sack     $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
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$75$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$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription    $150$150
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
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
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice recorder   $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
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
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
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
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,025$4,025$4,125$9,290$10,440$11,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$5,265$6,415$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-4,947-6,019-6,739

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelPassat6-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in112.4 in
Length191.6 in192.8 in
Width72.2 in74.6 in
Height58.5 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in49.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in30.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.2 ft3

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