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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: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $27,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,480

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015201220122012
ModelX5X5X5X5X5PassatPassatPassat
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iM2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,900 $56,200 $57,700 $70,100 $98,700 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $50,270 $52,385 $53,765 $65,170 $91,485 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Premium Package 2,550 2,550 2,550          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550          
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150        
Wood trim         0      
Rear spoiler           375 375 375
Premium Package 2,320 2,320 2,320          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500          
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135        
Wood trim         0      
Rear spoiler           300 300 300
Options (change) 3,250 3,250 3,250 150 0 375 375 375
Options (change) 2,955 2,955 2,955 135 0 300 300 300
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 770 770 770
Total Price $58,145 $60,445 $61,945 $71,245 $99,695 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $54,220 $56,335 $57,715 $66,300 $92,480 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,267
Model Year20152015201520152015201220122012
ModelX5X5X5X5X5PassatPassatPassat
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iM2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8567hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18285/35-21215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$58,145$60,445$61,945$71,245$99,695$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features-5,590-7,540-7,540-7,965-12,44000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,555$52,905$54,405$63,280$87,255$31,040$33,340$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$1,850$10,725$34,700$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$54,220$56,335$57,715$66,300$92,480$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features-5,213-7,027-7,025-7,412-11,54000-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,007$49,308$50,690$58,888$80,940$29,740$31,946$32,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$301$1,683$9,881$31,933$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152015201520152015201220122012
ModelX5X5X5X5X5PassatPassatPassat
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iM2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100  
6-speed automated manual      $1100$1100
RWD$0       
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700   
FWD     $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote start     $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250   
Rearview camera   $200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents   $100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0   
Body kit    $0   
Bodyside moldings     $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Sunroof     $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration     $100$100$100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio     $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 $250   
SD Card slot     $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0   
Surround sound    $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information     $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Headlight washers    $50   
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150   
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 
Door sill trim plates    $100   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner    $650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,990$10,940$10,940$11,365$15,840$3,400$3,400$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,590$7,540$7,540$7,965$12,440$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,213-7,027-7,025-7,412-11,54000-96

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152012
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.3,167 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

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115057%
Total Not Requested87543%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115057%
Total Not Requested87543%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115057%
Total Not Requested87543%

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