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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: $35,090

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPassatPassat
Trim528i535i550i1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $32,865 $35,325
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Premium Package 2,250 1,000      
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350      
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
App support 250 250 250    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Premium Package 2,050 910      
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230      
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
App support 230 230 230    
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Options (change) 11,450 10,200 5,450 0 0
Options (change) 10,430 9,290 4,965 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 820 820
Total Price $59,245 $63,595 $68,345 $35,090 $37,655
Total Invoice $54,655 $58,665 $63,080 $33,685 $36,145

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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: $23,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,904
Model Year20122012201220162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPassatPassat
Trim528i535i550i1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$59,245$63,595$68,345$35,090$37,655
Adjustments for Features-1,155-1,155-4050-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,090$62,440$67,940$35,090$37,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$9,850$0$2,465
Total Invoice$54,655$58,665$63,080$33,685$36,145
Adjustments for Features-1,066-1,065-3740-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,589$57,600$62,706$33,685$36,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,011$9,117$0$2,364

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012201220162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPassatPassat
Trim528i535i550i1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
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  
Power trunk closer$350$350   
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$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
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 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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,555$6,555$5,805$5,400$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$1,155$405$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,066-1,065-3740-96

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016
Model5-SeriesPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.4 in
Length193.1 in191.6 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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