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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: $42,890

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $31,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,008

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $28,907

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Model Year20082012
ModelPassat5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimVR6550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,200 $66,000
Base Invoice $36,669 $60,900
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800  
Heated front seats 225 500
Adaptive cruise control 975  
Luxury Seating Package   1,500
AWD   2,300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589  
Heated front seats 199 455
Adaptive cruise control 861  
Luxury Seating Package   1,365
AWD   2,115
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
Options (change) 3,000 6,700
Options (change) 2,649 6,120
Destination 690 895
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $42,890 $74,595
Total Invoice $40,008 $68,915

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,667
Model Year20082012
ModelPassat5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimVR6550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/50-18
Total Price$42,890$74,595
Adjustments for Features0-4,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,890$70,005
Total Invoice$40,008$68,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,008$64,675

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

Model Year20082012
ModelPassat5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimVR6550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $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 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,240$10,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,240

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

Model Year20082012
ModelPassat5-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in120.7 in
Length188.0 in196.8 in
Width71.7 in74.8 in
Height59.7 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.5,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft360.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested72588%

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