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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,580

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $34,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,429

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $32,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelPassat5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim3.6 VR6550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,950 $72,500
Base Invoice $27,513 $67,380
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Navigation system 1,800  
AWD 1,950  
Heated front seats   500
Sunshades, second row, power   575
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Navigation system 1,589  
AWD 1,900  
Heated front seats   455
Sunshades, second row, power   525
Options (change) 9,000 1,075
Options (change) 8,286 980
Destination 630 995
Total Price $39,580 $74,570
Total Invoice $36,429 $69,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,029
Model Year20062016
ModelPassat5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim3.6 VR6550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6443hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/50-18
Total Price$39,580$74,570
Adjustments for Features0-5,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,580$69,305
Total Invoice$36,429$69,355
Adjustments for Features0-4,897
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,429$64,458

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20062016
ModelPassat5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim3.6 VR6550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,690$9,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,897

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20062016
ModelPassat5-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in120.7 in
Length188.2 in196.8 in
Width71.7 in74.8 in
Height58.0 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.5,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.263.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
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
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested439083%
Total Not Requested89017%

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