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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: $32,380

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $29,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $26,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelPassat5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimKomfort535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,690 $56,500 $64,400
Base Invoice $27,727 $52,180 $59,450
Navigation system 1,990 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550  
iPod integration   400 400
Heated front seats   500 500
Sunshades, second row, power   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Navigation system 1,758 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500  
iPod integration   365 365
Heated front seats   455 455
Sunshades, second row, power   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 1,990 4,200 1,750
Options (change) 1,758 3,825 1,595
Destination 700 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $32,380 $61,575 $68,025
Total Invoice $30,185 $56,880 $62,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,416
Model Year200920112011
ModelPassat5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimKomfort535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$32,380$61,575$68,025
Adjustments for Features0-5,715-6,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$55,860$61,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,050
Total Invoice$30,185$56,880$62,920
Adjustments for Features0-5,279-5,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,185$51,601$57,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,663

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

Model Year200920112011
ModelPassat5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimKomfort535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,825$9,540$9,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,715$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,279-5,656

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

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,513 lb.4,642 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 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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