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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: $40,740

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $21,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,744

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $19,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelX5Passat
Trim4.8i3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,800 $31,370
Base Invoice $50,595 $29,095
Multicontour seats 1,200  
Premium Package 1,850  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Navigation system 1,900 1,800
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 400 0
Power liftgate 500  
Xenon HID headlights   950
Sport Package   4,030
AWD   1,950
Multicontour seats 1,090  
Premium Package 1,685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Navigation system 1,730 1,589
Heated front seats 455  
iPod integration 365 0
Power liftgate 455  
Xenon HID headlights   839
Sport Package   3,681
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 6,945 8,730
Options (change) 6,320 8,009
Destination 825 640
Total Price $62,570 $40,740
Total Invoice $57,740 $37,744

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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: $18,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,052
Model Year20082007
ModelX5Passat
Trim4.8i3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine350hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/40-18
Total Price$62,570$40,740
Adjustments for Features-3,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,380$40,740
Total Invoice$57,740$37,744
Adjustments for Features-2,9440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,796$37,744

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082007
ModelX5Passat
Trim4.8i3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
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 
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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,630$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9440

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082007
ModelX5Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.5 in106.7 in
Length191.1 in188.0 in
Width76.1 in71.7 in
Height69.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight5,335 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested331571%
Total Not Requested134029%

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