BMW X5 BMW X5 2014 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,985

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,606

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,529

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201520152015
ModelX5X5X5X5PassatPassatPassat
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,800 $55,100 $56,600 $68,200 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $48,755 $50,870 $52,250 $62,925 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Premium Package 2,700 2,700 2,700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550        
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150      
Rearview camera 400 400 400        
Rear spoiler         375 375 375
Premium Package 2,455 2,455 2,455        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500        
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135      
Rearview camera 365 365 365        
Rear spoiler         300 300 300
Options (change) 3,800 3,800 3,800 150 375 375 375
Options (change) 3,455 3,455 3,455 135 300 300 300
Destination 925 925 925 925 820 820 820
Total Price $57,525 $59,825 $61,325 $69,275 $32,985 $35,120 $37,190
Total Invoice $53,135 $55,250 $56,630 $63,985 $31,606 $33,654 $35,639

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW X5 dealer quotes or Volkswagen Passat dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,382
Model Year2014201420142014201520152015
ModelX5X5X5X5PassatPassatPassat
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$57,525$59,825$61,325$69,275$32,985$35,120$37,190
Adjustments for Features-4,490-6,440-6,440-6,39000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,035$53,385$54,885$62,885$32,985$35,120$37,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$1,850$9,850$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$53,135$55,250$56,630$63,985$31,606$33,654$35,639
Adjustments for Features-4,147-5,948-5,947-5,90200-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,988$49,302$50,683$58,083$31,606$33,654$35,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$314$1,695$9,095$0$2,048$3,937

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2014201420142014201520152015
ModelX5X5X5X5PassatPassatPassat
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300$300$300    
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote start    $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Text dictation$50$50$50$50   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
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   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450$450$450
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$8,815$10,765$10,765$10,715$4,325$4,325$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,490$6,440$6,440$6,390$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,147-5,948-5,947-5,90200-96

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142015
ModelX5Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in110.4 in
Length193.2 in191.6 in
Width76.3 in72.2 in
Height69.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft315.9 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.