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BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,090

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $31,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $28,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoPassatPassat
Trim535i550i1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,500 $64,400 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $52,180 $59,450 $32,865 $35,325
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400    
Cold Weather Package 950 950    
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350    
Navigation system 1,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Rearview camera 400 400    
iPod integration 400 400    
App support 250 250    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185    
Cold Weather Package 865 865    
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230    
Navigation system 1,730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Rearview camera 365 365    
iPod integration 365 365    
App support 230 230    
Proximity key 910 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Options (change) 9,550 7,100 0 0
Options (change) 8,700 6,470 0 0
Destination 875 875 820 820
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $66,925 $73,375 $35,090 $37,655
Total Invoice $61,755 $67,795 $33,685 $36,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,935
Model Year2011201120162016
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoPassatPassat
Trim535i550i1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6400hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$66,925$73,375$35,090$37,655
Adjustments for Features-1,230-1,6300-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,695$71,745$35,090$37,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0$2,465
Total Invoice$61,755$67,795$33,685$36,145
Adjustments for Features-1,135-1,5060-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,620$66,289$33,685$36,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,669$0$2,364

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201120162016
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoPassatPassat
Trim535i550i1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,505$7,905$6,275$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,230$1,630$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,135-1,5060-96

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112016
Model5-Series Gran TurismoPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.7 in110.4 in
Length196.8 in191.6 in
Width74.8 in72.2 in
Height61.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,642 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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