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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $37,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $34,952

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelX5X5X5X5X5PassatPassat
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,950 $59,250 $60,750 $63,500 $73,800 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $53,645 $55,785 $57,180 $59,735 $69,315 $30,353 $33,230
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700      
M Sport Design 4,350 4,350 4,350 4,350 4,450    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450      
Parking Assistance Package 700 700 700        
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150   150    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300 300    
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900   1,900    
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350 350    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190      
Executive Tier       2,550      
Rear spoiler           375 375
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565      
M Sport Design 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,095    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335      
Parking Assistance Package 645 645 645        
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505      
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140   140    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275 275    
LED headlights 1,750 1,750 1,750   1,750    
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320 320    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175      
Executive Tier       2,345      
Rear spoiler           300 300
Options (change) 12,840 12,840 12,840 12,640 8,350 375 375
Options (change) 11,815 11,815 11,815 11,625 7,685 300 300
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $70,785 $73,085 $74,585 $72,467 $83,145 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $66,455 $68,595 $69,990 $67,687 $77,995 $31,503 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,887
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,053
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelX5X5X5X5X5PassatPassat
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D240hp I4 PiH445hp V8174hp 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$70,785$73,085$74,585$72,467$83,145$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features-5,855-7,805-7,805-8,705-8,1550-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,930$65,280$66,780$63,762$74,990$32,875$35,725
Cost Above Minimum$1,168$1,518$3,018$0$11,228$0$2,850
Total Invoice$66,455$68,595$69,990$67,687$77,995$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features-5,497-7,325-7,324-8,131-7,6500-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,958$61,270$62,666$59,556$70,345$31,503$34,236
Cost Above Minimum$1,402$1,714$3,110$0$10,789$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelX5X5X5X5X5PassatPassat
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i2.0T 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 door closers   $300   
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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
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  
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0$0  
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0  
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  
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   
Interior ambient lighting     $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 $50
Steering-linked fog lights     $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
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$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$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 
Launch control$100$100$100 $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,755$12,705$12,705$13,605$13,055$4,900$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,855$7,805$7,805$8,705$8,155$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,497-7,325-7,324-8,131-7,6500-144

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
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.3,275 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

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested55040%
Total Not Requested82560%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested55040%
Total Not Requested82560%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested55040%
Total Not Requested82560%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested55040%
Total Not Requested82560%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights500Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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