BMW X5 BMW X5 2006 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012

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BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,095

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $39,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,670

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $34,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelX5Passat
Trim4.8isV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,100 $32,950
Base Invoice $64,880 $31,600
Navigation system 1,800  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0  
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation system 1,640  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 1,800 375
Options (change) 1,640 300
Destination 695 770
Total Price $73,595 $34,095
Total Invoice $67,215 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,376
Model Year20062012
ModelX5Passat
Trim4.8isV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-20235/45-18
Total Price$73,595$34,095
Adjustments for Features-5,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,935$34,095
Total Invoice$67,215$32,670
Adjustments for Features-5,1690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,046$32,670

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelX5Passat
Trim4.8isV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,615$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1690

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelX5Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.4 in
Length183.7 in191.6 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height67.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,016 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.4 ft315.9 ft3

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