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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: $40,090 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||||
| Difference: $13,835 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,246 Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||||
| Difference: $12,064 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | VR6 | 525i | 530i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $36,050 | $42,500 | $46,800 | $57,400 |
| Base Invoice | $33,597 | $38,855 | $42,770 | $52,415 |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 385 | 385 | 385 |
| Heated front seats | 225 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 975 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 |
| Sport Package (AWD) | 700 | 700 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 1,800 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | 800 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 700 | 700 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 310 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Heated front seats | 199 | 455 | 455 | 455 |
| Navigation system | 1,589 | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 861 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Sport Package (AWD) | 635 | 635 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,820 | 1,640 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | 730 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | |
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | 540 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 635 | 635 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,350 | 10,730 | 9,730 | 7,330 |
| Options (change) | 2,959 | 9,760 | 8,850 | 6,670 |
| Destination | 690 | 695 | 695 | 695 |
| Total Price | $40,090 | $53,925 | $57,225 | $65,425 |
| Total Invoice | $37,246 | $49,310 | $52,315 | $59,780 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,775 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,011 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | VR6 | 525i | 530i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 | 360hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 10 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | $40,090 | $53,925 | $57,225 | $65,425 |
| Adjustments for Features | -140 | -200 | -200 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,950 | $53,725 | $57,025 | $65,425 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,300 | $11,700 |
| Total Invoice | $37,246 | $49,310 | $52,315 | $59,780 |
| Adjustments for Features | -130 | -183 | -183 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,116 | $49,127 | $52,132 | $59,780 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,005 | $10,653 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | VR6 | 525i | 530i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $2,230 | $2,290 | $2,290 | $2,090 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $140 | $200 | $200 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -130 | -183 | -183 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 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
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 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| 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% |
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