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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: $30,665

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $53,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $48,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelPassatPassatPassat7-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium750i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $82,000
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $75,620
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Options (change) 0 0 0 350
Options (change) 0 0 0 320
Destination 770 770 770 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $30,665 $32,965 $33,720 $84,225
Total Invoice $29,440 $31,646 $32,370 $77,815

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,296
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelPassatPassatPassat7-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium750i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$30,665$32,965$33,720$84,225
Adjustments for Features00-100-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,665$32,965$33,620$79,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,440$31,646$32,370$77,815
Adjustments for Features00-96-4,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,440$31,646$32,274$73,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelPassatPassatPassat7-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium750i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
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 tilt adjuster, driver 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
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,050$3,050$3,150$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-4,079

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20122010
ModelPassat7-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in120.9 in
Length191.6 in199.8 in
Width72.2 in74.9 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,565 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft317.7 ft3

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