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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: $31,345

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $43,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,072

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $39,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelPassatPassatPassat6-Series6-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium640i650i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $73,600 $83,000
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $67,890 $76,540
Cargo mat 125 125 125    
Heated front seats       500 500
Cargo mat 99 99 99    
Heated front seats       455 455
Options (change) 125 125 125 500 500
Options (change) 99 99 99 455 455
Destination 795 795 795 895 895
Total Price $31,345 $33,835 $34,445 $74,995 $84,395
Total Invoice $30,072 $32,458 $33,045 $69,240 $77,890

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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: $41,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,754
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelPassatPassatPassat6-Series6-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium640i650i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6315hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$31,345$33,835$34,445$74,995$84,395
Adjustments for Features00-100-2,615-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,345$33,835$34,345$72,380$81,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0$8,800
Total Invoice$30,072$32,458$33,045$69,240$77,890
Adjustments for Features00-96-2,414-2,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,072$32,458$32,949$66,826$74,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0$8,097

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelPassatPassatPassat6-Series6-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium640i650i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
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  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Headlight washers   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,975$3,975$4,075$6,590$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$2,615$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-2,414-2,967

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20132012
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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