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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: $28,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,008

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $25,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelX5Passat
TrimxDrive50iVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $68,200 $39,200
Base Invoice $62,925 $36,669
Temporary spare tire 150  
Sunshades, second row 250  
Aluminum trim 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Navigation system   1,800
Adaptive cruise control   975
Temporary spare tire 135  
Sunshades, second row 230  
Aluminum trim 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Navigation system   1,589
Adaptive cruise control   861
Options (change) 2,300 3,000
Options (change) 2,095 2,649
Destination 925 690
Total Price $71,425 $42,890
Total Invoice $65,945 $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: $23,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,284
Model Year20142008
ModelX5Passat
TrimxDrive50iVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine445hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/22 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/40-18
Total Price$71,425$42,890
Adjustments for Features-5,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,385$42,890
Total Invoice$65,945$40,008
Adjustments for Features-4,6530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,292$40,008

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142008
ModelX5Passat
TrimxDrive50iVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,605$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6530

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142008
ModelX5Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.5 in106.7 in
Length193.2 in188.0 in
Width76.3 in71.7 in
Height69.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight5,150 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.9 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft361.7 ft3

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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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