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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: $39,880

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $22,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,703

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $21,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelX5Passat
Trim4.8i3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,800 $29,950
Base Invoice $50,595 $27,513
Cold Weather Package 900  
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
Premium Package 1,850  
Multicontour seats 1,200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Navigation system 1,900 1,800
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Sport Package   300
AWD   1,950
Cold Weather Package 820  
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
Premium Package 1,685  
Multicontour seats 1,090  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Navigation system 1,730 1,589
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Sport Package   274
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 7,145 9,300
Options (change) 6,500 8,560
Destination 825 630
Total Price $62,770 $39,880
Total Invoice $57,920 $36,703

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,512
Model Year20082006
ModelX5Passat
Trim4.8i3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$62,770$39,880
Adjustments for Features-4,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,755$39,880
Total Invoice$57,920$36,703
Adjustments for Features-3,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,215$36,703

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
ModelX5Passat
Trim4.8i3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,630$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7050

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
ModelX5Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in106.7 in
Length191.1 in188.2 in
Width76.1 in71.7 in
Height69.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,335 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested55043%
Total Not Requested74057%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested035%
Total Not Requested065%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested431582%
Total Not Requested96518%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%

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