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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,630

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $17,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,529

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $16,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelPassatZ4
Trim3.6 VR6sDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,950 $45,750
Base Invoice $27,513 $42,090
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Navigation system 1,800 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Premium Package   3,900
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Navigation system 1,589 1,910
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Premium Package   3,550
Cold Weather Package   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 7,050 8,895
Options (change) 6,386 8,095
Destination 630 825
Total Price $37,630 $55,470
Total Invoice $34,529 $51,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,449
Model Year20062009
ModelPassatZ4
Trim3.6 VR6sDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine280hp V6255hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$37,630$55,470
Adjustments for Features0-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,630$51,085
Total Invoice$34,529$51,010
Adjustments for Features0-4,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,529$46,978

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062009
ModelPassatZ4
Trim3.6 VR6sDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,150$8,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,032

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062009
ModelPassatZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.7 in98.3 in
Length188.2 in166.9 in
Width71.7 in70.5 in
Height58.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,241 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft310.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested435582%
Total Not Requested92518%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60074%
Total Not Requested21526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested267586%
Total Not Requested45014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested39072%
Total Not Requested15028%

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