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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: $34,815

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $28,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,421

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelPassatZ4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,995 $52,400
Base Invoice $32,601 $48,410
Premium Package   2,500
7-speed automated manual   1,575
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Navigation system   2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
iPod integration   400
Rear seat pass-through   195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package   2,275
7-speed automated manual   1,435
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Navigation system   1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
iPod integration   365
Rear seat pass-through   175
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 9,670
Options (change) 0 8,805
Destination 820 875
Total Price $34,815 $62,945
Total Invoice $33,421 $58,090

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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: $25,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,122
Model Year20172011
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$34,815$62,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,815$60,185
Total Invoice$33,421$58,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,547
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,421$55,543

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172011
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights$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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,750$10,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,547

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172011
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 Weight3,481 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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested172579%
Total Not Requested45021%

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