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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: $40,090

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $18,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,246

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $17,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimVR6528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $45,800 $51,100 $60,400
Base Invoice $33,597 $42,315 $47,190 $55,750
Rear side airbags 350 385 385 385
iPod integration 0 400 400 400
Heated front seats 225 500 500 500
Navigation system 1,800 1,900 1,900 1,900
Adaptive cruise control 975      
Multicontour seats   1,200    
Premium Package   2,400 2,200  
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575
Xenon HID headlights   800    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Rear side airbags 310 350 350 350
iPod integration 0 365 365 365
Heated front seats 199 455 455 455
Navigation system 1,589 1,730 1,730 1,730
Adaptive cruise control 861      
Multicontour seats   1,090    
Premium Package   2,185 2,000  
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525
Xenon HID headlights   730    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Options (change) 3,350 12,380 10,180 7,230
Options (change) 2,959 11,220 9,215 6,530
Destination 690 825 825 825
Total Price $40,090 $59,005 $62,105 $68,455
Total Invoice $37,246 $54,360 $57,230 $63,105

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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: $17,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,493
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimVR6528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$40,090$59,005$62,105$68,455
Adjustments for Features0-1,760-1,010-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,090$57,245$61,095$67,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$10,200
Total Invoice$37,246$54,360$57,230$63,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,621-931-931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,246$52,739$56,299$62,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,560$9,435

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimVR6528i535i550i
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
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  
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Temporary spare tire $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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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$3,005$4,765$4,015$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,760$1,010$1,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,621-931-931

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082009
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
BMW 5-Series 528i

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Multicontour 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%
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested145076%
Total Not Requested45024%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

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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