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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: $22,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,606

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152015201520152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM51.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $93,600 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $86,790 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
M Sport Line 3,150                
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550          
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500                
Rear spoiler           0 375 375 375
Wood trim           0      
Body kit             1,900 1,900 1,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates             375 375 375
M Sport Line 2,865                
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500          
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475                
Rear spoiler           0 300 300 300
Wood trim           0      
Body kit             1,700 1,700 1,700
Illuminated door sill trim plates             300 300 300
Options (change) 7,300 2,550 2,550 2,550 500 0 2,650 2,650 2,650
Options (change) 6,660 2,320 2,320 2,320 455 0 2,300 2,300 2,300
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $58,245 $59,145 $60,645 $65,445 $66,395 $95,895 $35,260 $37,395 $39,465
Total Invoice $54,290 $55,145 $56,525 $60,945 $61,840 $89,085 $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: $20,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,526
Model Year201520152015201520152015201520152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM51.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S7T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$58,245$59,145$60,645$65,445$66,395$95,895$35,260$37,395$39,465
Adjustments for Features-2,315-2,115-2,115-2,115-3,065-5,29000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,930$57,030$58,530$63,330$63,330$90,605$35,260$37,395$39,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$2,600$7,400$7,400$34,675$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$54,290$55,145$56,525$60,945$61,840$89,085$33,606$35,654$37,639
Adjustments for Features-2,158-1,972-1,971-1,970-2,855-4,91400-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,132$53,173$54,554$58,975$58,985$84,171$33,606$35,654$37,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,041$2,422$6,843$6,853$32,039$0$2,048$3,938

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520152015201520152015201520152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM51.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300    
7-speed automated manual     $1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100  
6-speed automated manual       $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0   
FWD      $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350     
Remote start      $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250   
Rearview camera    $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire      $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150    
Vehicle health reports      $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents$100$100$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$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0        
Body kit$0    $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings      $75$75$75
Rear spoiler     $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration      $100$100$100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio      $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 $250   
SD Card slot      $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Surround sound     $250   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock      $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers     $50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $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$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner     $650   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces      $450$450$450
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100   $100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,515$6,315$6,315$6,315$7,265$9,490$4,200$4,200$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,315$2,115$2,115$2,115$3,065$5,290$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,158-1,972-1,971-1,970-2,855-4,91400-95

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152015
Model5-SeriesPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.4 in
Length193.4 in191.6 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,173 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 Legroom35.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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