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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: $33,720

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $27,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,370

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelPassatZ4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,950 $55,150
Base Invoice $31,600 $50,920
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   1,100
7-speed automated manual   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   1,000
7-speed automated manual   430
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 0 5,600
Options (change) 0 5,115
Destination 770 895
Total Price $33,720 $61,645
Total Invoice $32,370 $56,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,123
Model Year20122012
ModelPassatZ4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine280hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,720$61,645
Adjustments for Features0-6,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,720$54,675
Total Invoice$32,370$56,930
Adjustments for Features0-6,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,370$50,493

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122012
ModelPassatZ4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,225$11,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,437

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122012
ModelPassatZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.4 in98.3 in
Length191.6 in166.9 in
Width72.2 in70.5 in
Height58.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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