BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2008 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2015

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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: $35,260

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $55,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,606

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $50,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
Model5-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
TrimM51.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,900 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $77,370 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Folding second row seats 475      
Rear spoiler 0 375 375 375
HD radio 350      
iPod integration 400      
Proximity key 1,000      
Wood trim 0      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595      
Body kit   1,900 1,900 1,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375 375
Folding second row seats 430      
Rear spoiler 0 300 300 300
HD radio 315      
iPod integration 365      
Proximity key 910      
Wood trim 0      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540      
Body kit   1,700 1,700 1,700
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300 300 300
Options (change) 2,820 2,650 2,650 2,650
Options (change) 2,560 2,300 2,300 2,300
Destination 825 820 820 820
Gas Tax 3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $90,545 $35,260 $37,395 $39,465
Total Invoice $83,755 $33,606 $35,654 $37,639

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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: $52,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,698
Model Year2008201520152015
Model5-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
TrimM51.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionS7T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$90,545$35,260$37,395$39,465
Adjustments for Features-2,65000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,895$35,260$37,395$39,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$83,755$33,606$35,654$37,639
Adjustments for Features-2,45100-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,304$33,606$35,654$37,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,938

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008201520152015
Model5-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
TrimM51.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Ski sack$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Residual heat$50   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
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   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Headlight washers$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Wood trim$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$6,315$3,665$3,665$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,45100-95

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,506 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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