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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: $31,495

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $27,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,369

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $24,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122010
ModelX5X5X5X5X5Passat
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $87,250 $28,755
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $80,450 $26,861
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900     1,990
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150 150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350 350  
Wood trim         0  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730     1,758
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135 135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320 320  
Wood trim         0  
Options (change) 2,400 2,400 2,400 500 500 1,990
Options (change) 2,185 2,185 2,185 455 455 1,758
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 750
Total Price $58,495 $60,995 $59,995 $65,595 $88,645 $31,495
Total Invoice $54,045 $56,345 $55,425 $60,595 $81,800 $29,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,225
Model Year201220122012201220122010
ModelX5X5X5X5X5Passat
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 1680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20235/45-17
Total Price$58,495$60,995$59,995$65,595$88,645$31,495
Adjustments for Features-8,065-8,165-7,865-8,065-9,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,430$52,830$52,130$57,530$78,915$31,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$1,700$7,100$28,485$0
Total Invoice$54,045$56,345$55,425$60,595$81,800$29,369
Adjustments for Features-7,451-7,543-7,266-7,450-8,9790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,594$48,802$48,159$53,145$72,821$29,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,208$1,565$6,551$26,227$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122012201220122010
ModelX5X5X5X5X5Passat
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row     $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener    $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire     $225
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $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 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof     $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot     $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 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$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 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $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$11,665$11,765$11,465$11,665$13,330$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,065$8,165$7,865$8,065$9,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,451-7,543-7,266-7,450-8,9790

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122010
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.3,513 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, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%

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