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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,280

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $53,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $49,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelPassat5-Series
Trim3.6 VR6M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $85,700
Base Invoice $27,513 $79,025
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Sport Package 300  
Rear side airbags 350 385
Navigation system 1,800  
Folding second row seats   475
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Sport Package 274  
Rear side airbags 310 350
Navigation system 1,589  
Folding second row seats   430
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 7,700 2,030
Options (change) 6,970 1,845
Destination 630 875
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $38,280 $91,605
Total Invoice $35,113 $84,745

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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: $50,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,088
Model Year20062010
ModelPassat5-Series
Trim3.6 VR6M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6500hp V10
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/40-19
Total Price$38,280$91,605
Adjustments for Features0-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,280$88,855
Total Invoice$35,113$84,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,113$82,201

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062010
ModelPassat5-Series
Trim3.6 VR6M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, 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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,015$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,544

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062010
ModelPassat5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in113.7 in
Length188.2 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in72.7 in
Height58.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
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
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested441584%
Total Not Requested86516%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%

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