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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: $39,765

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $21,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,705

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $19,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132007
ModelX5X5X5Passat
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $64,200 $31,370
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $59,245 $29,095
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  
Xenon HID headlights       950
Sport Package       4,030
Adaptive cruise control       975
iPod integration       0
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  
Xenon HID headlights       839
Sport Package       3,681
Adaptive cruise control       861
iPod integration       0
Options (change) 4,800 4,800 2,900 7,755
Options (change) 4,370 4,370 2,640 6,970
Destination 925 925 925 640
Total Price $60,925 $63,425 $68,025 $39,765
Total Invoice $56,260 $58,560 $62,810 $36,705

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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: $16,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,132
Model Year2013201320132007
ModelX5X5X5Passat
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18235/40-18
Total Price$60,925$63,425$68,025$39,765
Adjustments for Features-4,790-4,890-4,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,135$58,535$63,235$39,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$7,100$0
Total Invoice$56,260$58,560$62,810$36,705
Adjustments for Features-4,423-4,515-4,4230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,837$54,045$58,387$36,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,208$6,550$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2013201320132007
ModelX5X5X5Passat
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i3.6 VR6
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 
FWD   $0
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 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$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
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$8,330$8,430$8,330$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,790$4,890$4,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,423-4,515-4,4230

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132007
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 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested321569%
Total Not Requested144031%

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