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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: $22,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,075

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $20,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelPassatZ4
TrimVR6sDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,050 $55,150
Base Invoice $33,597 $50,920
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 225 500
Navigation system 1,800  
Navigation system   2,150
7-speed automated manual   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cargo net   60
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 199 455
Navigation system 1,589  
Navigation system   1,955
7-speed automated manual   430
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Cargo net   53
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,025 4,810
Options (change) 1,788 4,398
Destination 690 895
Total Price $38,765 $60,855
Total Invoice $36,075 $56,213

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,663
Model Year20082013
ModelPassatZ4
TrimVR6sDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine280hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,765$60,855
Adjustments for Features0-7,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,765$53,845
Total Invoice$36,075$56,213
Adjustments for Features0-6,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,075$49,738

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082013
ModelPassatZ4
TrimVR6sDrive35i
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 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
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$4,225$11,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,475

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082013
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
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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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