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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: $31,815

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,544

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelPassatPassatZ4Z4
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $37,625 $46,550
Premium Package     2,350 2,950
Wood trim     0 0
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Sport Package     1,400  
Heated front seats     500 500
HD radio     350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Premium Package     2,140 2,685
Wood trim     0 0
Navigation system     1,640 1,640
Sport Package     1,275  
Heated front seats     455 455
HD radio     315 315
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Options (change) 0 0 6,875 6,075
Options (change) 0 0 6,255 5,525
Destination 820 820 825 825
Total Price $31,815 $34,815 $48,400 $57,300
Total Invoice $30,544 $33,421 $44,705 $52,900

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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: $23,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,742
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelPassatPassatZ4Z4
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4280hp V6255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionT6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,815$34,815$48,400$57,300
Adjustments for Features-6,855-6,9550-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,960$27,860$48,400$57,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$8,800
Total Invoice$30,544$33,421$44,705$52,900
Adjustments for Features-6,581-6,6770-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,963$26,744$44,705$52,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0$8,103

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2017201720082008
ModelPassatPassatZ4Z4
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$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  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
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$9,000$9,100$2,145$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,855$6,955$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,581-6,6770-92

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,231 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 headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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