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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: $37,600

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $19,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,746

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $18,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelPassatZ4
Trim3.6 VR6sDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,180 $46,500
Base Invoice $27,997 $42,980
Sport Package 4,030  
Xenon HID headlights 950  
Navigation system 1,800 2,100
iPod integration 0 400
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,375
Premium Package   3,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Aluminum trim   500
Heated front seats   500
Rear seat pass-through   195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sport Package 3,681  
Xenon HID headlights 839  
Navigation system 1,589 1,910
iPod integration 0 365
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Premium Package   3,550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Aluminum trim   455
Heated front seats   455
Rear seat pass-through   175
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 6,780 9,870
Options (change) 6,109 8,980
Destination 640 875
Total Price $37,600 $57,245
Total Invoice $34,746 $52,835

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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: $13,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,717
Model Year20072011
ModelPassatZ4
Trim3.6 VR6sDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine280hp V6255hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$37,600$57,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,600$51,425
Total Invoice$34,746$52,835
Adjustments for Features0-5,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,746$47,463

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20072011
ModelPassatZ4
Trim3.6 VR6sDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
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 audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,740$9,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,372

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20072011
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.3,318 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
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
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested341571%
Total Not Requested136529%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested267584%
Total Not Requested52516%

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