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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: $38,925

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $15,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,917

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $14,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072007
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.6 VR6525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,180 $43,500 $47,500 $58,500
Base Invoice $27,997 $40,200 $43,880 $54,000
Sport Package 4,030      
Xenon HID headlights 950 800   800
Rear side airbags 350 385 385 385
Navigation system 1,800 1,900 1,900 1,900
Adaptive cruise control 975 2,200 2,200 2,200
Premium Package   2,000 1,800  
Multi-Contour Seats   1,200    
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Satellite radio   595 595 595
Sport Package 3,681      
Xenon HID headlights 839 730   730
Rear side airbags 310 350 350 350
Navigation system 1,589 1,730 1,730 1,730
Adaptive cruise control 861 2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium Package   1,820 1,640  
Multi-Contour Seats   1,090    
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Satellite radio   540 540 540
Options (change) 8,105 10,630 8,430 7,430
Options (change) 7,280 9,670 7,670 6,760
Destination 640 695 695 695
Total Price $38,925 $54,825 $56,625 $66,625
Total Invoice $35,917 $50,565 $52,245 $61,455

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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: $15,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,154
Model Year2007200720072007
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.6 VR6525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$38,925$54,825$56,625$66,625
Adjustments for Features-215-7500-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,710$54,075$56,625$66,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550$12,150
Total Invoice$35,917$50,565$52,245$61,455
Adjustments for Features-198-6920-369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,719$49,873$52,245$61,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,372$11,213

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2007200720072007
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.6 VR6525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback 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$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,180$2,715$1,965$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$750$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-198-6920-369

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072007
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.3,429 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Cargo net40No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested355074%
Total Not Requested123026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Multi-Contour Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%

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