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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: $34,540

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $27,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,114

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelPassatZ4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,525 $57,500
Base Invoice $32,151 $53,580
Cargo mat 125 60
Cargo net 95 60
Technology Package   2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Cargo mat 99 53
Cargo net 69 53
Technology Package   2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 220 3,770
Options (change) 168 3,431
Destination 795 995
Total Price $34,540 $62,265
Total Invoice $33,114 $58,006

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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: $20,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,119
Model Year20132016
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)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,540$62,265
Adjustments for Features0-7,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,540$54,995
Total Invoice$33,114$58,006
Adjustments for Features0-6,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,114$51,233

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20132016
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
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 
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 
App support $0
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,500$11,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,773

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20132016
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

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested61573%
Total Not Requested22527%

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