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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: $38,765

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $17,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,075

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $15,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelPassatZ4
TrimVR6sDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,050 $45,750
Base Invoice $33,597 $42,090
iPod integration 0 400
Heated front seats 225 500
Navigation system 1,800 2,100
Premium Package   3,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Aluminum trim   500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Rear seat pass-through   175
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
iPod integration 0 365
Heated front seats 199 455
Navigation system 1,589 1,910
Premium Package   3,550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Aluminum trim   455
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Rear seat pass-through   160
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 2,025 9,470
Options (change) 1,788 8,620
Destination 690 825
Total Price $38,765 $56,045
Total Invoice $36,075 $51,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,304
Model Year20082009
ModelPassatZ4
TrimVR6sDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine280hp V6255hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$38,765$56,045
Adjustments for Features0-4,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,765$51,525
Total Invoice$36,075$51,535
Adjustments for Features0-4,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,075$47,379

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082009
ModelPassatZ4
TrimVR6sDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $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 
No leather in second row $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,265$8,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,156

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082009
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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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested282590%
Total Not Requested30010%

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