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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: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $51,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $47,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelX5Passat
TrimM3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,250 $29,950
Base Invoice $80,450 $27,513
Temporary spare tire 150  
Wood trim 0  
CD changer, remote 600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Sport Package   300
Navigation system   1,800
Temporary spare tire 135  
Wood trim 0  
CD changer, remote 545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Sport Package   274
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 1,100 7,350
Options (change) 1,000 6,660
Destination 895 630
Total Price $89,245 $37,930
Total Invoice $82,345 $34,803

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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: $44,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,517
Model Year20122006
ModelX5Passat
TrimM3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine555hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-20235/45-17
Total Price$89,245$37,930
Adjustments for Features-6,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,715$37,930
Total Invoice$82,345$34,803
Adjustments for Features-6,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,320$34,803

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122006
ModelX5Passat
TrimM3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
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
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,370$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0250

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See a complete comparison of BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122006
ModelX5Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in106.7 in
Length191.2 in188.2 in
Width76.1 in71.7 in
Height69.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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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See a complete comparison of BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
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
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested419079%
Total Not Requested109021%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%

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