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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: $17,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $16,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201420142014201420142014
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.6 VR6528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900 $92,900
Base Invoice $27,513 $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970 $85,650
Sport Package 300            
Luxury #2 Package 5,250            
Navigation system 1,800            
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750    
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575 575  
Premium Package   2,600          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Sport Package 274            
Luxury #2 Package 4,797            
Navigation system 1,589            
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685 685    
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525 525  
Premium Package   2,365          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 7,350 4,975 2,375 2,375 2,375 1,075 0
Options (change) 6,660 4,530 2,165 2,165 2,165 980 0
Destination 630 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $37,930 $55,400 $58,400 $59,900 $64,700 $65,900 $95,125
Total Invoice $34,803 $51,175 $53,960 $55,340 $59,760 $60,875 $87,875

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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: $14,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,633
Model Year2006201420142014201420142014
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.6 VR6528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$37,930$55,400$58,400$59,900$64,700$65,900$95,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,965-2,065-2,065-2,065-3,215-4,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,930$52,435$56,335$57,835$62,635$62,685$90,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,900$5,400$10,200$10,250$38,375
Total Invoice$34,803$51,175$53,960$55,340$59,760$60,875$87,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,739-1,908-1,908-1,907-2,970-3,986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,803$48,436$52,052$53,432$57,853$57,905$83,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,616$4,996$9,417$9,469$35,453

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2006201420142014201420142014
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.6 VR6528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100     
Power trunk closer $350     
Proximity key $250     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125      
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125      
Headlight washers$50     $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100      
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,815$5,780$4,880$4,880$4,880$6,030$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965$2,065$2,065$2,065$3,215$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,739-1,908-1,908-1,907-2,970-3,986

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062014
ModelPassat5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in116.9 in
Length188.2 in193.4 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 in35.3 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested444084%
Total Not Requested84016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%

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