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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,885

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,306

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006201520152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim525i530i550iM51.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Premium Package 2,000 1,800          
Sport Package (AWD) 700 700          
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475      
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595      
Heated front seats 500 500 500        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800        
Rear spoiler       0 375 375 375
Wood trim       0      
Body kit         1,900 1,900 1,900
Premium Package 1,820 1,640          
Sport Package (AWD) 635 635          
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430      
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540      
Heated front seats 455 455 455        
Proximity key 910 910 910 910      
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640        
Rear spoiler       0 300 300 300
Wood trim       0      
Body kit         1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 7,070 6,870 4,370 2,070 2,275 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 6,430 6,250 3,975 1,880 2,000 2,000 2,000
Destination 695 695 695 695 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $50,265 $54,365 $62,465 $86,965 $34,885 $37,020 $39,090
Total Invoice $45,980 $49,715 $57,085 $79,645 $33,306 $35,354 $37,339

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,097
Model Year2006200620062006201520152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim525i530i550iM51.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$50,265$54,365$62,465$86,965$34,885$37,020$39,090
Adjustments for Features0-650-200-3,215-1,490-1,490-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,265$53,715$62,265$83,750$33,395$35,530$37,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,450$12,000$33,485$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$45,980$49,715$57,085$79,645$33,306$35,354$37,339
Adjustments for Features0-594-183-2,944-1,423-1,423-1,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,980$49,121$56,902$76,701$31,883$33,931$35,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,141$10,922$30,721$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006200620062006201520152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim525i530i550iM51.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150    
7-speed automated manual   $1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app    $25$25$25
Remote start    $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250   
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Ski sack$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD changer, remote   $200   
CD player$125$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio    $50$50$50
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player    $50$50$50
Surround sound   $250   
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Headlight washers   $50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50   
Steering-linked headlights $150     
Xenon HID headlights $500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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 bolsters, driver seat   $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450$450$450
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$2,115$2,765$2,315$5,330$3,605$3,605$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$200$3,215$1,490$1,490$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-594-183-2,944-1,423-1,423-1,519

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062015
Model5-SeriesPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.4 in
Length191.1 in191.6 in
Width72.7 in72.2 in
Height57.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

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