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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: $34,320

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,946

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelPassatZ4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumsDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,525 $46,000
Base Invoice $32,151 $42,500
Premium Package   3,900
Navigation system   2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
iPod integration   400
Rear seat pass-through   195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package   3,550
Navigation system   1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
iPod integration   365
Rear seat pass-through   175
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 8,495
Options (change) 0 7,730
Destination 795 875
Total Price $34,320 $55,370
Total Invoice $32,946 $51,105

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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: $16,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,618
Model Year20132010
ModelPassatZ4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumsDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine280hp V6255hp I6
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$34,320$55,370
Adjustments for Features0-4,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,320$50,450
Total Invoice$32,946$51,105
Adjustments for Features0-4,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,946$46,564

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20132010
ModelPassatZ4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumsDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
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
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,575$9,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,541

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20132010
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.3,241 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 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested66587%
Total Not Requested10013%
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 seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested262584%
Total Not Requested50016%

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