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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: $35,500

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,080

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelPassatZ4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumsDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,650 $45,750
Base Invoice $33,230 $42,090
Premium Package   3,900
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Navigation system   2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
Rear seat pass-through   175
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package   3,550
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Navigation system   1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
Rear seat pass-through   160
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 9,070
Options (change) 0 8,255
Destination 850 825
Total Price $35,500 $55,645
Total Invoice $34,080 $51,170

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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: $19,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,575
Model Year20182009
ModelPassatZ4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumsDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine280hp V6255hp I6
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,500$55,645
Adjustments for Features0-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,500$55,085
Total Invoice$34,080$51,170
Adjustments for Features0-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,080$50,655

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182009
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,550$9,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-515

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,571 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

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
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested80098%
Total Not Requested152%
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested277589%
Total Not Requested35011%

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