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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: $28,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,670

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelX5Passat
Trim4.8iV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,800 $32,950
Base Invoice $50,595 $31,600
Premium Package 1,850  
Technology Package 2,600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Proximity key 1,000  
iPod integration 400  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Rear spoiler   375
Premium Package 1,685  
Technology Package 2,365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Proximity key 910  
iPod integration 365  
HD radio 320  
Heated front seats 455  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 7,295 375
Options (change) 6,640 300
Destination 825 770
Total Price $62,920 $34,095
Total Invoice $58,060 $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: $22,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,471
Model Year20082012
ModelX5Passat
Trim4.8iV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$62,920$34,095
Adjustments for Features-6,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,505$34,095
Total Invoice$58,060$32,670
Adjustments for Features-5,9190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,141$32,670

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082012
ModelX5Passat
Trim4.8iV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,605$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9190

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082012
ModelX5Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in110.4 in
Length191.1 in191.6 in
Width76.1 in72.2 in
Height69.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,335 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested50039%
Total Not Requested79061%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%

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