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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: $38,765

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $18,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,075

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $17,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
Model5-Series5-SeriesPassat
Trim530i540iVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $36,050
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $33,597
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Premium Package 2,300    
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700  
Heated front seats 500 500 225
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
iPod integration     0
Navigation system     1,800
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530  
Premium Package 2,115    
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645  
Heated front seats 455 455 199
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
iPod integration     0
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 4,975 2,675 2,025
Options (change) 4,570 2,455 1,788
Destination 995 995 690
Total Price $57,170 $60,120 $38,765
Total Invoice $53,860 $56,630 $36,075

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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: $13,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,343
Model Year201720172008
Model5-Series5-SeriesPassat
Trim530i540iVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$57,170$60,120$38,765
Adjustments for Features-4,715-3,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,455$56,480$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0
Total Invoice$53,860$56,630$36,075
Adjustments for Features-4,442-3,4290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,418$53,201$36,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,783$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720172008
Model5-Series5-SeriesPassat
Trim530i540iVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power trunk closer$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,605$6,530$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,715$3,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,442-3,4290

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172008
Model5-SeriesPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in106.7 in
Length194.6 in188.2 in
Width73.5 in71.7 in
Height58.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested132560%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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