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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: $40,219

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $37,606

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,246

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $34,579

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Model Year2008201420142014
ModelPassat7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimVR6740i750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $74,000 $87,300 $128,300
Base Invoice $33,597 $68,260 $80,495 $118,215
iPod integration 0      
Navigation system 1,800      
Heated front seats 225      
Rear spoiler 479      
Adaptive cruise control 975      
Sunshades, second row, power   1,000 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900 1,900 1,900
M Sport Package     0  
iPod integration 0      
Navigation system 1,589      
Heated front seats 199      
Rear spoiler 310      
Adaptive cruise control 861      
Sunshades, second row, power   910 910  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730 1,730 1,730
M Sport Package     0  
Options (change) 3,479 2,900 2,900 1,900
Options (change) 2,959 2,640 2,640 1,730
Destination 690 925 925 925
Total Price $40,219 $77,825 $91,125 $131,125
Total Invoice $37,246 $71,825 $84,060 $120,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,766
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,189
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelPassat7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimVR6740i750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6315hp I6445hp V8540hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$40,219$77,825$91,125$131,125
Adjustments for Features0-5,840-7,615-10,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,219$71,985$83,510$120,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,525$48,200
Total Invoice$37,246$71,825$84,060$120,870
Adjustments for Features0-5,390-7,025-10,084
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,246$66,435$77,035$110,786
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,600$44,351

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelPassat7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimVR6740i750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125  $125
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, remote   $200
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150$150
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
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
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Ceramic controls   $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,040$9,880$11,655$14,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,840$7,615$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,390-7,025-10,084

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20082014
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.4,311 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
BMW 7-Series 740i

Sunshades, second row, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Sunshades, second row, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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