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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: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $23,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $23,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172006
ModelX5X5X5X5X5X5Passat
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iM3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,600 $58,900 $60,400 $63,200 $73,650 $100,700 $29,950
Base Invoice $53,320 $55,455 $56,850 $59,455 $69,175 $94,330 $27,513
Premium Package 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150   150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700      
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250 250    
Wood trim           0  
Luxury #2 Package             5,250
Sport Package             300
Navigation system             1,800
Premium Package 2,485 2,485 2,485 2,485      
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140   140    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645      
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230 230    
Wood trim           0  
Luxury #2 Package             4,797
Sport Package             274
Navigation system             1,589
Options (change) 3,800 3,800 3,800 3,650 400 0 7,350
Options (change) 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,360 370 0 6,660
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 630
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $61,395 $63,695 $65,195 $63,177 $75,045 $101,695 $37,930
Total Invoice $57,815 $59,950 $61,345 $59,142 $70,540 $95,325 $34,803

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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: $18,007
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,561
Model Year2017201720172017201720172006
ModelX5X5X5X5X5X5Passat
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iM3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D240hp I4 PiH445hp V8567hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19285/35-21235/45-17
Total Price$61,395$63,695$65,195$63,177$75,045$101,695$37,930
Adjustments for Features-4,440-6,390-6,390-7,240-7,465-10,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,955$57,305$58,805$55,937$67,580$91,405$37,930
Cost Above Minimum$1,018$1,368$2,868$0$11,643$35,468$0
Total Invoice$57,815$59,950$61,345$59,142$70,540$95,325$34,803
Adjustments for Features-4,181-6,014-6,013-6,778-7,017-9,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,634$53,936$55,332$52,364$63,523$85,680$34,803
Cost Above Minimum$1,270$1,572$2,968$0$11,159$33,316$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201720172017201720172006
ModelX5X5X5X5X5X5Passat
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iM3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear      $125
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera    $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net      $40
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents      $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0 
Body kit     $0 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof      $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote      $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass      $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Headlight washers     $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$7,680$9,630$9,630$10,480$10,705$13,530$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$6,390$6,390$7,240$7,465$10,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,181-6,014-6,013-6,778-7,017-9,6450

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172006
ModelX5Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in106.7 in
Length193.2 in188.2 in
Width76.3 in71.7 in
Height69.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.9 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested444084%
Total Not Requested84016%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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