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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: $31,815 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $27,430 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,544 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $24,016 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $44,600 | $49,800 | $58,800 | $30,995 | $33,995 |
| Base Invoice | $41,210 | $45,995 | $54,275 | $29,724 | $32,601 |
| Premium Package | 2,400 | 2,200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 700 | 700 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Multicontour seats | 1,200 | ||||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| HD radio | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | 595 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,185 | 2,000 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 635 | 635 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Multicontour seats | 1,090 | ||||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| HD radio | 315 | 315 | 315 | ||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 685 | 685 | 685 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | 540 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,135 | 2,135 | 2,135 | ||
| Options (change) | 13,820 | 11,620 | 8,720 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 12,525 | 10,520 | 7,885 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $59,245 | $62,245 | $68,345 | $31,815 | $34,815 |
| Total Invoice | $54,560 | $57,340 | $62,985 | $30,544 | $33,421 |
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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: $28,230 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,813 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 360hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 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 |
| Total Price | $59,245 | $62,245 | $68,345 | $31,815 | $34,815 |
| Adjustments for Features | -750 | 0 | 0 | -1,550 | -1,650 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,495 | $62,245 | $68,345 | $30,265 | $33,165 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,750 | $9,850 | $0 | $2,900 |
| Total Invoice | $54,560 | $57,340 | $62,985 | $30,544 | $33,421 |
| Adjustments for Features | -691 | 0 | 0 | -1,488 | -1,584 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $53,869 | $57,340 | $62,985 | $29,056 | $31,837 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,471 | $9,116 | $0 | $2,781 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 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 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $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 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,790 | $4,040 | $4,040 | $5,590 | $5,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $750 | $0 | $0 | $1,550 | $1,650 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -691 | 0 | 0 | -1,488 | -1,584 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 |
| 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. | 3,231 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 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 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 37% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 9% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 91% |
| 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 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 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 25% |
| 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% |
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