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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: $30,665

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $28,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoPassatPassatPassat
Trim535i550i2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,000 $66,000 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $52,620 $60,900 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Heated front seats 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
Heated front seats 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320        
Options (change) 1,400 500 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,275 455 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 770 770 770
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 0 0
Total Price $59,295 $68,395 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $54,790 $63,250 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,970
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoPassatPassatPassat
Trim535i550i2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6400hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12600, 16400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$59,295$68,395$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features-4,740-5,14000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,555$63,255$30,665$32,965$33,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,700$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$54,790$63,250$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features-4,380-4,75300-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,410$58,497$29,440$31,646$32,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,087$0$2,206$2,834

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

Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoPassatPassatPassat
Trim535i550i2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350    
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, passenger seat $150   
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
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$8,365$8,765$3,625$3,625$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,740$5,140$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,380-4,75300-96

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

Model Year20122012
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.3,167 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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