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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: $32,985 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $21,785 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,606 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $18,969 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | 1.8T 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 | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 | $31,790 | $33,925 | $35,995 |
| Base Invoice | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 | $30,486 | $32,534 | $34,519 |
| Technology Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,250 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | 1,685 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | 910 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,975 | 5,475 | 2,400 | 2,325 | 375 | 375 | 375 |
| Options (change) | 6,350 | 4,985 | 2,185 | 2,115 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $54,770 | $58,870 | $64,245 | $65,220 | $32,985 | $35,120 | $37,190 |
| Total Invoice | $50,575 | $54,360 | $59,335 | $60,230 | $31,606 | $33,654 | $35,639 |
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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: $19,345 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,716 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | 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) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $54,770 | $58,870 | $64,245 | $65,220 | $32,985 | $35,120 | $37,190 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,440 | -1,990 | -1,390 | -2,290 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,330 | $56,880 | $62,855 | $62,930 | $32,985 | $35,120 | $37,090 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,550 | $10,525 | $10,600 | $0 | $2,135 | $4,105 |
| Total Invoice | $50,575 | $54,360 | $59,335 | $60,230 | $31,606 | $33,654 | $35,639 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,253 | -1,838 | -1,284 | -2,115 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,322 | $52,522 | $58,051 | $58,115 | $31,606 | $33,654 | $35,543 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,200 | $9,729 | $9,793 | $0 | $2,048 | $3,937 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | 1.8T 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 | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||||||
| 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 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||||
| 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 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 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | $450 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,415 | $5,965 | $5,365 | $6,265 | $3,975 | $3,975 | $4,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,440 | $1,990 | $1,390 | $2,290 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,253 | -1,838 | -1,284 | -2,115 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 3,173 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 840 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 840 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
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