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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: $34,160

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $13,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,561

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $12,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelPassatPassatZ4Z4
Trim2.0T3.6 VR63.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,320 $31,370 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $23,513 $29,095 $37,625 $46,550
Sport Package 5,450 4,030 1,400  
Xenon HID headlights 950 950    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800
Premium Package     2,350 2,950
Wood trim     0 0
Heated front seats     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Sport Package 4,980 3,681 1,275  
Xenon HID headlights 839 839    
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 1,640 1,640
Premium Package     2,140 2,685
Wood trim     0 0
Heated front seats     455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Options (change) 8,200 6,780 6,525 5,725
Options (change) 7,408 6,109 5,940 5,210
Destination 640 640 825 825
Total Price $34,160 $38,790 $48,050 $56,950
Total Invoice $31,561 $35,844 $44,390 $52,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,328
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelPassatPassatZ4Z4
Trim2.0T3.6 VR63.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4280hp V6255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionM6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,160$38,790$48,050$56,950
Adjustments for Features-2,705-3,8200-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,455$34,970$48,050$56,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,515$0$8,800
Total Invoice$31,561$35,844$44,390$52,585
Adjustments for Features-2,499-3,5300-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,062$32,314$44,390$52,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,252$0$8,103

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelPassatPassatZ4Z4
Trim2.0T3.6 VR63.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Sunshades, second row $125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,400$5,515$1,695$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$3,820$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,499-3,5300-92

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20072008
ModelPassatZ4
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in98.2 in
Length188.0 in161.9 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height59.7 in49.9 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft39.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested324056%
Total Not Requested255044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested324070%
Total Not Requested141530%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 Requested155078%
Total Not Requested45022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 Requested120053%
Total Not Requested105047%

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