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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: $35,465

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $32,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,985

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $30,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720162016
ModelX5X5X5X5X5PassatPassat
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,600 $58,900 $60,400 $63,200 $73,650 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $53,320 $55,455 $56,850 $59,455 $69,175 $32,865 $35,325
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400      
Cold Weather Package 550 550 550 550 550    
Premium Package 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150   150    
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300 300    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Rear spoiler           375 375
Driver Assistance Plus 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Driver Assistance Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290      
Cold Weather Package 505 505 505 505 505    
Premium Package 2,485 2,485 2,485 2,485      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645      
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140   140    
LED headlights 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275 275    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Rear spoiler           300 300
Options (change) 10,600 10,600 10,600 10,450 5,800 375 375
Options (change) 9,760 9,760 9,760 9,620 5,340 300 300
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $68,195 $70,495 $71,995 $69,977 $80,445 $35,465 $38,030
Total Invoice $64,075 $66,210 $67,605 $65,402 $75,510 $33,985 $36,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,732
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,146
Model Year2017201720172017201720162016
ModelX5X5X5X5X5PassatPassat
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D240hp I4 PiH445hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$68,195$70,495$71,995$69,977$80,445$35,465$38,030
Adjustments for Features-5,130-7,080-7,080-7,780-7,6050-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,065$63,415$64,915$62,197$72,840$35,465$37,930
Cost Above Minimum$868$1,218$2,718$0$10,643$0$2,465
Total Invoice$64,075$66,210$67,605$65,402$75,510$33,985$36,445
Adjustments for Features-4,820-6,650-6,648-7,271-7,1380-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,255$59,560$60,957$58,131$68,372$33,985$36,349
Cost Above Minimum$1,124$1,429$2,826$0$10,241$0$2,364

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201720172017201720162016
ModelX5X5X5X5X5PassatPassat
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote start     $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $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$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention     $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist     $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$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
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents     $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof     $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support     $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support     $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot     $25$25
Surround sound    $250  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350   
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights     $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150  
Metal pedals     $75$75
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $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  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$10,280$12,230$12,230$12,930$12,755$5,150$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,130$7,080$7,080$7,780$7,605$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,820-6,650-6,648-7,271-7,1380-96

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172016
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.3,231 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

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested90042%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested90042%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested90042%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested90042%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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