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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: $42,890

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $18,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,008

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $16,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelX5X5X5Passat
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $64,200 $39,200
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $59,245 $36,669
Navigation system 1,900 1,900   1,800
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
iPod integration       0
Heated front seats       225
Adaptive cruise control       975
Navigation system 1,730 1,730   1,589
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
iPod integration       0
Heated front seats       199
Adaptive cruise control       861
Options (change) 4,800 4,800 2,900 3,000
Options (change) 4,370 4,370 2,640 2,649
Destination 895 895 895 690
Total Price $60,895 $63,395 $67,995 $42,890
Total Invoice $56,230 $58,530 $62,780 $40,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,138
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelX5X5X5Passat
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18235/40-18
Total Price$60,895$63,395$67,995$42,890
Adjustments for Features-3,340-3,440-3,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,555$59,955$64,655$42,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$7,100$0
Total Invoice$56,230$58,530$62,780$40,008
Adjustments for Features-3,084-3,176-3,0840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,146$55,354$59,696$40,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,208$6,550$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelX5X5X5Passat
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,005$9,105$9,005$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,340$3,440$3,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,084-3,176-3,0840

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
ModelX5Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.5 in106.7 in
Length191.2 in188.0 in
Width76.1 in71.7 in
Height69.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 xDrive35i Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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