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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: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $54,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $50,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelPassat5-Series
Trim3.6 VR6M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $90,200
Base Invoice $27,513 $83,165
Sport Package 300  
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Navigation system 1,800  
Wood trim   0
Sport Package 274  
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Navigation system 1,589  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 7,350 0
Options (change) 6,660 0
Destination 630 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $37,930 $92,425
Total Invoice $34,803 $85,390

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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: $50,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,785
Model Year20062013
ModelPassat5-Series
Trim3.6 VR6M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6560hp V8
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17265/40-19
Total Price$37,930$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-4,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,930$88,310
Total Invoice$34,803$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-3,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,803$81,588

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062013
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 app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $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
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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 bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,165$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,802

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062013
ModelPassat5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in116.9 in
Length188.2 in193.1 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested419079%
Total Not Requested109021%

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