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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: $31,040 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $22,005 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $19,225 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | M5 | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $44,600 | $49,800 | $58,800 | $83,900 | $29,895 | $32,195 | $32,950 |
| Base Invoice | $41,210 | $45,995 | $54,275 | $77,370 | $28,670 | $30,876 | $31,600 |
| Premium Package | 2,400 | 2,200 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||||
| HD radio | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | 375 | 375 | 375 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 2,185 | 2,000 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||||
| HD radio | 315 | 315 | 315 | 315 | |||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | 365 | |||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | 910 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 7,620 | 7,420 | 5,220 | 2,820 | 375 | 375 | 375 |
| Options (change) | 6,930 | 6,745 | 4,745 | 2,560 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 825 | 770 | 770 | 770 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $53,045 | $58,045 | $64,845 | $90,545 | $31,040 | $33,340 | $34,095 |
| Total Invoice | $48,965 | $53,565 | $59,845 | $83,755 | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,670 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,570 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,823 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | M5 | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 360hp V8 | 500hp V10 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | S7 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 420, 13 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 255/40-19 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $53,045 | $58,045 | $64,845 | $90,545 | $31,040 | $33,340 | $34,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | -435 | -1,085 | -1,485 | -4,150 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,610 | $56,960 | $63,360 | $86,395 | $31,040 | $33,340 | $33,995 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,350 | $10,750 | $33,785 | $0 | $2,300 | $2,955 |
| Total Invoice | $48,965 | $53,565 | $59,845 | $83,755 | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,670 |
| Adjustments for Features | -402 | -1,001 | -1,370 | -3,839 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,563 | $52,564 | $58,475 | $79,916 | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,574 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,001 | $9,912 | $31,353 | $0 | $2,206 | $2,834 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | M5 | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 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 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| 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 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| 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 | $3,090 | $3,740 | $4,140 | $6,805 | $2,655 | $2,655 | $2,755 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $435 | $1,085 | $1,485 | $4,150 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -402 | -1,001 | -1,370 | -3,839 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| 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 | 3,506 lb. | 3,167 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 528i
| 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 |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 39% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| 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 |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 28% |
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