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BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,040 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | ||||||||
| Difference: $29,055 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | ||||||||
| Difference: $25,760 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive35d | xDrive50i | M | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $55,200 | $57,700 | $56,700 | $64,200 | $87,250 | $29,895 | $32,195 | $32,950 |
| Base Invoice | $50,965 | $53,265 | $52,345 | $59,245 | $80,450 | $28,670 | $30,876 | $31,600 |
| Convenience Package | 3,500 | 3,500 | ||||||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,500 | |||||||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 3,185 | 3,185 | ||||||
| Temporary spare tire | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,185 | |||||||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||||
| Options (change) | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 375 | 375 | 375 |
| Options (change) | 3,640 | 3,640 | 3,640 | 1,365 | 1,365 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 770 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $60,095 | $62,595 | $61,595 | $66,595 | $89,645 | $31,040 | $33,340 | $34,095 |
| Total Invoice | $55,500 | $57,800 | $56,880 | $61,505 | $82,710 | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,670 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,490 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,773 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive35d | xDrive50i | M | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 300hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 265hp I6 D | 400hp V8 | 555hp V8 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T6 | T8 | T6 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 600, 16 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-19 | 275/40-20 | 255/55-18 | 255/55-18 | 275/40-20 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $60,095 | $62,595 | $61,595 | $66,595 | $89,645 | $31,040 | $33,340 | $34,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,565 | -7,665 | -7,365 | -6,565 | -8,230 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,530 | $54,930 | $54,230 | $60,030 | $81,415 | $31,040 | $33,340 | $33,995 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,400 | $1,700 | $7,500 | $28,885 | $0 | $2,300 | $2,955 |
| Total Invoice | $55,500 | $57,800 | $56,880 | $61,505 | $82,710 | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,670 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,987 | -7,078 | -6,801 | -6,063 | -7,593 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,513 | $50,722 | $50,079 | $55,442 | $75,117 | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,574 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,209 | $1,566 | $6,929 | $26,604 | $0 | $2,206 | $2,834 |
Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive35d | xDrive50i | M | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | ||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | |||||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |||||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | |||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| 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 | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $11,015 | $11,115 | $10,815 | $10,015 | $11,680 | $3,450 | $3,450 | $3,550 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,565 | $7,665 | $7,365 | $6,565 | $8,230 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,987 | -7,078 | -6,801 | -6,063 | -7,593 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | X5 | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 191.2 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 76.1 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,961 lb. | 3,167 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.0 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.0 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.0 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.6 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1065 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1065 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1065 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 46% |
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