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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: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $43,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $39,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201420142014
ModelPassatPassatPassat7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium740i750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $74,000 $87,300 $128,300
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $68,260 $80,495 $118,215
Rear spoiler 375 375 375      
M Sport Package         0  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300      
M Sport Package         0  
Options (change) 375 375 375 0 0 0
Options (change) 300 300 300 0 0 0
Destination 770 770 770 925 925 925
Total Price $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $74,925 $88,225 $129,225
Total Invoice $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $69,185 $81,420 $119,140

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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: $38,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,329
Model Year201220122012201420142014
ModelPassatPassatPassat7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium740i750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6315hp I6445hp V8540hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$31,040$33,340$34,095$74,925$88,225$129,225
Adjustments for Features00-100-5,540-7,315-11,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,040$33,340$33,995$69,385$80,910$118,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$11,525$48,750
Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,670$69,185$81,420$119,140
Adjustments for Features00-96-5,116-6,751-10,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,574$64,069$74,669$108,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$10,600$44,846

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year201220122012201420142014
ModelPassatPassatPassat7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium740i750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power door closers    $300$300
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
Sunshades, second row     $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  $100
Ski sack     $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
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$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
CD changer, remote     $200
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription    $150$150
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  $0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
S Voice support   $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
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
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$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$150$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
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls     $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,275$3,375$8,815$10,590$14,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$5,540$7,315$11,090
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-5,116-6,751-10,225

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20122014
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.4,311 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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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

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%

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