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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: $24,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,920

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $22,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelPassatZ4Z4Z4
TrimKomfortsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,195 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $25,412 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Navigation system 1,990      
Technology Package   2,250 2,250 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Wood trim   0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Navigation system 1,758      
Technology Package   2,050 2,050 2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Wood trim   0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 1,990 3,650 3,650 3,650
Options (change) 1,758 3,325 3,325 3,325
Destination 750 995 995 995
Total Price $29,935 $54,345 $62,145 $70,995
Total Invoice $27,920 $50,725 $57,900 $66,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,739
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelPassatZ4Z4Z4
TrimKomfortsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionS6M6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,935$54,345$62,145$70,995
Adjustments for Features0-7,570-9,770-10,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,935$46,775$52,375$60,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,600$13,700
Total Invoice$27,920$50,725$57,900$66,040
Adjustments for Features0-7,066-9,103-9,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,920$43,659$48,797$56,254
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,138$12,595

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2010201620162016
ModelPassatZ4Z4Z4
TrimKomfortsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Universal garage door opener $100$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$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$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 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50$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 
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, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,325$11,895$14,095$14,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,570$9,770$10,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,066-9,103-9,786

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20102016
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested61573%
Total Not Requested22527%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested61573%
Total Not Requested22527%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested61573%
Total Not Requested22527%

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