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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $36,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $33,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelPassat7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim3.6 VR6740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $71,000 $84,300 $97,000 $122,600
Base Invoice $27,513 $65,500 $77,735 $89,420 $112,970
Sport Package 300        
Luxury #2 Package 5,250        
Navigation system 1,800        
Cold Weather Package   1,200      
Sunshade, rear, power   1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350  
Sport Package 274        
Luxury #2 Package 4,797        
Navigation system 1,589        
Cold Weather Package   1,090      
Sunshade, rear, power   910 910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320  
Options (change) 7,350 2,200 1,350 1,350 0
Options (change) 6,660 2,000 1,230 1,230 0
Destination 630 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 1,000
Total Price $37,930 $74,095 $87,545 $99,245 $124,495
Total Invoice $34,803 $68,395 $80,860 $91,545 $114,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,740
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelPassat7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim3.6 VR6740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H500hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T8T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$37,930$74,095$87,545$99,245$124,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,090-3,840-5,440-7,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,930$71,005$83,705$93,805$116,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,700$22,800$45,850
Total Invoice$34,803$68,395$80,860$91,545$114,865
Adjustments for Features0-2,852-3,547-5,018-7,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,803$65,543$77,313$86,527$107,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,770$20,984$42,273

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelPassat7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim3.6 VR6740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  $100
Power door closers   $300$300
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125    
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125    
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100
Ski sack $50 $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Regenerative braking $0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows   $200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200   $200
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats $200  $200
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,740$5,830$6,580$8,180$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,090$3,840$5,440$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,852-3,547-5,018-7,049

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelPassat7-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in120.9 in
Length188.2 in199.8 in
Width71.7 in74.9 in
Height58.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.4,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested456586%
Total Not Requested71514%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series ActiveHybrid 750i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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