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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: $25,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,529

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $23,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelPassatZ4
Trim3.6 VR6sDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,950 $55,150
Base Invoice $27,513 $50,920
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Navigation system 1,800  
Cold Weather Package   850
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   1,100
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
7-speed automated manual   450
CD changer, remote   600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Navigation system 1,589  
Cold Weather Package   775
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   1,000
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
7-speed automated manual   430
CD changer, remote   545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 7,050 6,800
Options (change) 6,386 6,210
Destination 630 895
Total Price $37,630 $62,845
Total Invoice $34,529 $58,025

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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: $19,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,808
Model Year20062012
ModelPassatZ4
Trim3.6 VR6sDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine280hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$37,630$62,845
Adjustments for Features0-6,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,630$56,685
Total Invoice$34,529$58,025
Adjustments for Features0-5,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,529$52,337

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062012
ModelPassatZ4
Trim3.6 VR6sDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,950$10,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,688

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062012
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.3,538 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
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
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
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 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested29074%
Total Not Requested10026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

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