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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,280 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||||
| Difference: $13,445 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||||
| Difference: $12,197 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | 525i | 530i | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,950 | $42,500 | $46,800 | $57,400 | $81,200 |
| Base Invoice | $27,513 | $38,855 | $42,770 | $52,415 | $74,070 |
| Luxury #2 Package | 5,250 | ||||
| Sport Package | 300 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 385 | 385 | 385 | 385 |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | |
| Sport Package (AWD) | 700 | 700 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 1,800 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | 800 | 800 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 700 | 700 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Luxury #2 Package | 4,797 | ||||
| Sport Package | 274 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 310 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Navigation system | 1,589 | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | |
| Sport Package (AWD) | 635 | 635 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,820 | 1,640 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | 730 | 730 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 635 | 635 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,700 | 8,530 | 7,530 | 5,130 | 2,255 |
| Options (change) | 6,970 | 7,760 | 6,850 | 4,670 | 2,050 |
| Destination | 630 | 695 | 695 | 695 | 695 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,000 |
| Total Price | $38,280 | $51,725 | $55,025 | $63,225 | $87,150 |
| Total Invoice | $35,113 | $47,310 | $50,315 | $57,780 | $79,815 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,485 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,234 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | 525i | 530i | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 | 360hp V8 | 500hp V10 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 10 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 420, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 255/40-19 |
| Total Price | $38,280 | $51,725 | $55,025 | $63,225 | $87,150 |
| Adjustments for Features | -240 | -200 | -200 | 0 | -2,665 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,040 | $51,525 | $54,825 | $63,225 | $84,485 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,300 | $11,700 | $32,960 |
| Total Invoice | $35,113 | $47,310 | $50,315 | $57,780 | $79,815 |
| Adjustments for Features | -220 | -183 | -183 | 0 | -2,441 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,893 | $47,127 | $50,132 | $57,780 | $77,374 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,005 | $10,653 | $30,247 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 3.6 VR6 | 525i | 530i | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,255 | $2,215 | $2,215 | $2,015 | $4,680 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $240 | $200 | $200 | $0 | $2,665 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -220 | -183 | -183 | 0 | -2,441 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Passat | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,306 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 36.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| Luxury #2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4565 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 14% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 14% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package (AWD) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 67% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 17% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 14% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package (AWD) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 67% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 21% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 14% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 64% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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