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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: $29,935

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $23,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,920

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $21,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelPassatZ4Z4Z4
TrimKomfortsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,195 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $25,412 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Navigation system 1,990      
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Premium Package     1,100 1,100
Navigation system 1,758      
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Premium Package     1,000 1,000
Options (change) 1,990 3,550 4,650 4,650
Options (change) 1,758 3,230 4,230 4,230
Destination 750 895 895 895
Total Price $29,935 $53,095 $60,695 $69,745
Total Invoice $27,920 $49,065 $56,045 $64,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,037
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelPassatZ4Z4Z4
TrimKomfortsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionS6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,935$53,095$60,695$69,745
Adjustments for Features0-4,445-7,720-9,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,935$48,650$52,975$59,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,325$11,325
Total Invoice$27,920$49,065$56,045$64,370
Adjustments for Features0-4,108-7,129-9,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,920$44,957$48,916$55,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,959$10,396

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelPassatZ4Z4Z4
TrimKomfortsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,025$9,470$12,745$14,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,445$7,720$9,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,108-7,129-9,017

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,345 lb.3,264 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 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

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