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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $42,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $38,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelPassatPassat7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium740i750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $71,000 $84,300 $122,600
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $65,500 $77,735 $112,970
Rear spoiler 375 375      
Cold Weather Package     1,200 800  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
App support     250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350  
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Cold Weather Package     1,090 730  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,135 2,135 2,185
App support     230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320  
Options (change) 375 375 3,850 3,800 2,650
Options (change) 300 300 3,455 3,415 2,415
Destination 850 850 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,000
Total Price $32,875 $35,875 $75,745 $89,995 $127,145
Total Invoice $31,503 $34,380 $69,850 $83,045 $117,280

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,342
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelPassatPassat7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium740i750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6315hp I6400hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9205, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$32,875$35,875$75,745$89,995$127,145
Adjustments for Features0-150-5-1,255-5,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,875$35,725$75,740$88,740$121,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$13,000$45,700
Total Invoice$31,503$34,380$69,850$83,045$117,280
Adjustments for Features0-144-5-1,158-5,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,503$34,236$69,845$81,887$112,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$12,042$42,173

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelPassatPassat7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium740i750iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100$1100
6-speed automated manual $1100   
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key$250$250  $250
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$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 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, remote    $200
DVD-compatible player    $0
Media drive  $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75   
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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 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
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,625$6,775$6,630$7,880$12,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$5$1,255$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-5-1,158-5,262

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,275 lb.4,345 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 740i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

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