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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: $31,469

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $42,256

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,204

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $38,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelPassat7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimKomfort740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $70,650 $82,500 $102,300 $122,000
Base Invoice $26,436 $65,200 $76,100 $94,315 $112,440
Navigation system 1,990        
Rear spoiler 479        
Cold Weather Package   1,200      
Sunshade, rear, power   1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350  
Navigation system 1,758        
Rear spoiler 310        
Cold Weather Package   1,090      
Sunshade, rear, power   910 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320  
Options (change) 2,469 2,200 1,000 350 0
Options (change) 2,068 2,000 910 320 0
Destination 700 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 1,000
Total Price $31,469 $73,725 $85,375 $103,525 $123,875
Total Invoice $29,204 $68,075 $78,885 $95,510 $114,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,716
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,832
Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelPassat7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimKomfort740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H500hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T8T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$31,469$73,725$85,375$103,525$123,875
Adjustments for Features0-6,540-6,840-11,190-11,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,469$67,185$78,535$92,335$112,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,350$25,150$44,900
Total Invoice$29,204$68,075$78,885$95,510$114,315
Adjustments for Features0-6,039-6,320-10,324-10,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,204$62,036$72,565$85,186$103,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,529$23,150$41,399

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelPassat7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimKomfort740i750iActiveHybrid 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
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200 
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100
Ski sack $50 $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
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   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote    $200
DVD-compatible player$0   $0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats $200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,025$9,565$9,865$14,215$14,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,540$6,840$11,190$11,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,039-6,320-10,324-10,880

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,345 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
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%

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