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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: $37,365

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,552

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,685

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $19,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPassatPassat
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $32,865 $35,325
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050      
Premium Tier 2,300   2,300 2,300      
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300 300    
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350      
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450          
M Sport Design   4,600          
Heated front seats         500    
Wood trim         0    
Rear spoiler           375 375
Body kit           1,900 1,900
Lighting Package 965 965 965 965      
Premium Tier 2,115   2,115 2,115      
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505      
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275 275    
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320      
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335          
M Sport Design   4,230          
Heated front seats         455    
Wood trim         0    
Rear spoiler           300 300
Body kit           1,700 1,700
Options (change) 8,040 10,190 6,590 6,590 2,650 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 7,395 9,370 6,060 6,060 2,435 2,000 2,000
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 820 820
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $61,435 $58,917 $65,285 $69,585 $77,045 $37,365 $39,930
Total Invoice $57,800 $55,107 $61,395 $65,395 $72,370 $35,685 $38,145

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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: $18,622
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,681
Model Year2018201820182018201820162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPassatPassat
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$61,435$58,917$65,285$69,585$77,045$37,365$39,930
Adjustments for Features-2,855-2,930-2,855-4,805-6,5550-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,580$55,987$62,430$64,780$70,490$37,365$39,830
Cost Above Minimum$2,593$0$6,443$8,793$14,503$0$2,465
Total Invoice$57,800$55,107$61,395$65,395$72,370$35,685$38,145
Adjustments for Features-2,686-2,741-2,685-4,516-6,1570-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,114$52,366$58,710$60,879$66,213$35,685$38,049
Cost Above Minimum$2,748$0$6,344$8,513$13,847$0$2,364

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182018201820162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPassatPassat
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100   
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote start     $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$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  
Blind spot collision prevention     $150$150
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist     $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  $0  
Body kit $0  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support     $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support     $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot     $25$25
Surround sound    $250  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights     $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
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  
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$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  
Upholstered instrument panel $300  $300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,055$7,130$7,055$9,005$10,755$4,200$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$2,930$2,855$4,805$6,555$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,686-2,741-2,685-4,516-6,1570-96

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182016
Model5-SeriesPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in110.4 in
Length194.6 in191.6 in
Width73.5 in72.2 in
Height58.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95040%
Total Not Requested140060%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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