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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: $33,469

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $21,786

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,904

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $20,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPassat
Trim528i535i550iM5Komfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $85,700 $28,300
Base Invoice $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $79,025 $26,436
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Value Package 0 0 0    
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385 350
Navigation system 1,900 1,900     1,990
Body kit 1,600       1,650
Sport Package 2,900        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Heated front seats   500 500    
iPod integration       400  
Rear spoiler       0 479
Wood trim       0  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Value Package 0 0 0    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350 310
Navigation system 1,730 1,730     1,758
Body kit 1,455       1,390
Sport Package 2,640        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Heated front seats   455 455    
iPod integration       365  
Rear spoiler       0 310
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 8,430 4,430 2,530 2,430 4,469
Options (change) 7,670 4,030 2,300 2,210 3,768
Destination 875 875 875 875 700
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $55,255 $56,555 $64,005 $92,005 $33,469
Total Invoice $51,000 $52,235 $59,105 $85,110 $30,904

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,826
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,441
Model Year20102010201020102009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPassat
Trim528i535i550iM5Komfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 1380, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19235/45-17
Total Price$55,255$56,555$64,005$92,005$33,469
Adjustments for Features-3,960-4,060-3,960-6,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,295$52,495$60,045$85,480$33,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$8,750$34,185$0
Total Invoice$51,000$52,235$59,105$85,110$30,904
Adjustments for Features-3,655-3,750-3,657-6,0360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,345$48,485$55,448$79,074$30,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,140$8,103$31,729$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102010201020102009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPassat
Trim528i535i550iM5Komfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Full-size spare tire    $225
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote   $200 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive    $15
MP3-compatible player    $50
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25 
USB port    $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Cornering lights $50$50  
Headlight washers$50  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $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 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$6,565$6,665$6,565$9,130$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,960$4,060$3,960$6,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,655-3,750-3,657-6,0360

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102009
Model5-SeriesPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in106.7 in
Length191.1 in188.2 in
Width72.7 in71.7 in
Height57.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested130081%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front seat active head restraints0No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested210093%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested115092%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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