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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,645 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $21,920 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,192 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL | ||||||
| Difference: $18,703 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 525i | 530i | 550i | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,500 | $46,800 | $57,400 | $30,495 | $34,270 | $36,835 |
| Base Invoice | $38,855 | $42,770 | $52,415 | $29,245 | $32,865 | $35,325 |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 1,800 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | |||
| Sport Package (AWD) | 700 | 700 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 700 | 700 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |||
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | 595 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 350 | 350 | 350 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 750 | 750 | 750 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | 800 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,095 | |||||
| Floor mats | 235 | |||||
| Premium Package | 1,820 | 1,640 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | |||
| Sport Package (AWD) | 635 | 635 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 635 | 635 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | 540 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 320 | 320 | 320 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 685 | 685 | 685 | |||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | 730 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 942 | |||||
| Floor mats | 185 | |||||
| Options (change) | 11,370 | 10,370 | 7,970 | 1,330 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 10,345 | 9,435 | 7,255 | 1,127 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 695 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $54,565 | $57,865 | $66,065 | $32,645 | $35,090 | $37,655 |
| Total Invoice | $49,895 | $52,900 | $60,365 | $31,192 | $33,685 | $36,145 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,385 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,111 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 525i | 530i | 550i | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 | 360hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 170hp I4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | T6 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $54,565 | $57,865 | $66,065 | $32,645 | $35,090 | $37,655 |
| Adjustments for Features | -200 | -200 | 0 | -1,665 | -2,775 | -2,875 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,365 | $57,665 | $66,065 | $30,980 | $32,315 | $34,780 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,300 | $11,700 | $0 | $1,335 | $3,800 |
| Total Invoice | $49,895 | $52,900 | $60,365 | $31,192 | $33,685 | $36,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | -183 | -183 | 0 | -1,591 | -2,664 | -2,760 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,712 | $52,717 | $60,365 | $29,601 | $31,021 | $33,385 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,005 | $10,653 | $0 | $1,420 | $3,784 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 525i | 530i | 550i | 1.8T SEL | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,090 | $3,090 | $2,890 | $4,555 | $5,665 | $5,765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $200 | $200 | $0 | $1,665 | $2,775 | $2,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -183 | -183 | 0 | -1,591 | -2,664 | -2,760 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,231 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 34% |
| Sport Package (AWD) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 67% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 21% |
| Sport Package (AWD) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 67% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 100% |
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