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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: $33,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,008

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $31,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelPassat5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimVR6550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,200 $72,500
Base Invoice $36,669 $67,380
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800  
Heated front seats 225 500
Adaptive cruise control 975  
Sunshades, second row, power   575
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589  
Heated front seats 199 455
Adaptive cruise control 861  
Sunshades, second row, power   525
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Options (change) 3,000 2,975
Options (change) 2,649 2,710
Destination 690 995
Total Price $42,890 $76,470
Total Invoice $40,008 $71,085

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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: $27,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,509
Model Year20082016
ModelPassat5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimVR6550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6443hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/50-18
Total Price$42,890$76,470
Adjustments for Features0-5,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,890$70,480
Total Invoice$40,008$71,085
Adjustments for Features0-5,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,008$65,517

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

Model Year20082016
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
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 
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
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
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
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,790$11,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,568

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

Model Year20082016
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 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft363.0 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
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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