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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: $35,600

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,160

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelPassatZ4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,650 $55,150
Base Invoice $33,230 $50,920
Cargo net 100 60
7-speed automated manual   450
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Navigation system   2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Wood trim   0
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cargo net 80 53
7-speed automated manual   430
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Navigation system   1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Wood trim   0
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 100 5,060
Options (change) 80 4,628
Destination 850 895
Total Price $35,600 $61,105
Total Invoice $34,160 $56,443

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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: $22,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,526
Model Year20182013
ModelPassatZ4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine280hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,600$61,105
Adjustments for Features0-2,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,600$58,120
Total Invoice$34,160$56,443
Adjustments for Features0-2,757
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,160$53,686

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182013
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 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
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
SD Card slot$25 
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
Compass $0
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,275$11,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,757

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182013
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.3,538 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW Z4 specs.

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%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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