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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: $32,610

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,306

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520072007
ModelPassatPassatPassatZ4Z4
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $40,400 $50,100
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $37,170 $46,090
Premium Package       2,250 2,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Heated front seats       500 500
Sport Package       1,300  
HD radio       500 500
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Wood trim       0 0
Premium Package       2,050 2,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)       430 430
Heated front seats       455 455
Sport Package       1,185  
HD radio       450 450
Navigation system       1,640 1,640
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 6,825 6,125
Options (change) 0 0 0 6,210 5,570
Destination 820 820 820 775 775
Total Price $32,610 $34,745 $36,815 $48,000 $57,000
Total Invoice $31,306 $33,354 $35,339 $44,155 $52,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,204
Model Year20152015201520072007
ModelPassatPassatPassatZ4Z4
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionT6S6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,610$34,745$36,815$48,000$57,000
Adjustments for Features-3,495-3,495-3,5950-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,115$31,250$33,220$48,000$56,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0$8,900
Total Invoice$31,306$33,354$35,339$44,155$52,435
Adjustments for Features-3,355-3,355-3,4510-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,951$29,999$31,888$44,155$52,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0$8,188

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152015201520072007
ModelPassatPassatPassatZ4Z4
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450  
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,565$5,565$5,665$2,070$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,495$3,495$3,595$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,355-3,355-3,4510-92

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152007
ModelPassatZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in98.2 in
Length191.6 in161.9 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in49.9 in
Curb Weight3,173 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 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 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested135068%
Total Not Requested65032%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested85089%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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