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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: $41,390 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||||||
| Difference: $19,730 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,326 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||||||
| Difference: $18,624 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Passat |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $50,200 | $55,850 | $57,350 | $62,100 | $66,300 | $36,050 |
| Base Invoice | $46,865 | $52,060 | $53,440 | $57,810 | $61,675 | $33,597 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| M Sport Line | 3,250 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,600 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 225 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |
| iPod integration | 0 | |||||
| Body kit | 1,650 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 975 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | |
| M Sport Line | 2,960 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,365 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 199 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | 685 | ||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | |
| iPod integration | 0 | |||||
| Body kit | 1,390 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 861 | |||||
| Options (change) | 10,125 | 4,275 | 4,275 | 4,275 | 2,975 | 4,650 |
| Options (change) | 9,220 | 3,895 | 3,895 | 3,895 | 2,710 | 4,039 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 690 |
| Total Price | $61,320 | $61,120 | $62,620 | $67,370 | $70,270 | $41,390 |
| Total Invoice | $57,080 | $56,950 | $58,330 | $62,700 | $65,380 | $38,326 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,440 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,574 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Passat |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 335hp I4 H | 443hp V8 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 600, 16 | 600, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $61,320 | $61,120 | $62,620 | $67,370 | $70,270 | $41,390 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,490 | -3,740 | -3,740 | -3,540 | -5,890 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $56,830 | $57,380 | $58,880 | $63,830 | $64,380 | $41,390 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $550 | $2,050 | $7,000 | $7,550 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $57,080 | $56,950 | $58,330 | $62,700 | $65,380 | $38,326 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,180 | -3,485 | -3,484 | -3,295 | -5,480 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $52,900 | $53,465 | $54,846 | $59,405 | $59,900 | $38,326 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $565 | $1,946 | $6,505 | $7,000 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Passat |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $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 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,730 | $6,980 | $6,980 | $6,780 | $9,130 | $3,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,490 | $3,740 | $3,740 | $3,540 | $5,890 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,180 | -3,485 | -3,484 | -3,295 | -5,480 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 3,306 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.3 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| M Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| 245/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
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