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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: $31,595 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||||
| Difference: $19,632 | |||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||||
| Difference: $17,759 | |||||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $52,400 | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 | $102,600 | $30,425 | $32,915 | $33,525 |
| Base Invoice | $49,410 | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 | $96,100 | $29,178 | $31,564 | $32,151 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | |||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,650 | 2,500 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 650 | 0 | 375 | 375 | 375 |
| Options (change) | 2,435 | 2,295 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 595 | 0 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 795 | 795 | 795 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,668 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $56,045 | $51,227 | $59,895 | $64,195 | $75,045 | $104,595 | $31,595 | $34,085 | $34,695 |
| Total Invoice | $52,840 | $48,032 | $56,435 | $60,435 | $70,530 | $98,095 | $30,273 | $32,659 | $33,246 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,217 | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,557 | |||||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 | 600hp V8 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | 4WD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $56,045 | $51,227 | $59,895 | $64,195 | $75,045 | $104,595 | $31,595 | $34,085 | $34,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,640 | -3,415 | -3,640 | -5,590 | -9,540 | -11,390 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,405 | $47,812 | $56,255 | $58,605 | $65,505 | $93,205 | $31,595 | $34,085 | $34,595 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,593 | $0 | $8,443 | $10,793 | $17,693 | $45,393 | $0 | $2,490 | $3,000 |
| Total Invoice | $52,840 | $48,032 | $56,435 | $60,435 | $70,530 | $98,095 | $30,273 | $32,659 | $33,246 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,432 | -3,202 | -3,430 | -5,263 | -8,966 | -10,682 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,408 | $44,830 | $53,005 | $55,172 | $61,564 | $87,413 | $30,273 | $32,659 | $33,150 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,578 | $0 | $8,175 | $10,342 | $16,734 | $42,583 | $0 | $2,386 | $2,877 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 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 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||||
| 4WD | $1700 | ||||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| 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 | |||||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |||||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Gesture control system | $100 | ||||||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| 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 | |||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||||
| 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 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||||||
| 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, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | ||||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| Transmission | |||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,715 | $6,490 | $6,715 | $8,665 | $12,615 | $14,465 | $3,075 | $3,075 | $3,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,640 | $3,415 | $3,640 | $5,590 | $9,540 | $11,390 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,432 | -3,202 | -3,430 | -5,263 | -8,966 | -10,682 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | 5-Series | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,747 lb. | 3,167 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
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