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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: $22,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,746

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $20,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelPassatZ4
Trim3.6 VR6sDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,180 $55,150
Base Invoice $27,997 $50,920
Sport Package 4,030  
Xenon HID headlights 950  
Navigation system 1,800  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system   2,150
7-speed automated manual   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cargo net   60
Heated front seats   500
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Sport Package 3,681  
Xenon HID headlights 839  
Navigation system 1,589  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system   1,955
7-speed automated manual   430
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Cargo net   53
Heated front seats   455
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 6,780 4,060
Options (change) 6,109 3,713
Destination 640 895
Total Price $37,600 $60,105
Total Invoice $34,746 $55,528

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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: $15,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,444
Model Year20072013
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)80, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,600$60,105
Adjustments for Features0-6,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,600$53,245
Total Invoice$34,746$55,528
Adjustments for Features0-6,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,746$49,190

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20072013
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 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
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 
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
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
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,800$10,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,338

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20072013
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested345572%
Total Not Requested132528%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

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