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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: $41,390

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $19,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,326

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $18,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016201620162016
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimVR6528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300
Base Invoice $33,597 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675
iPod integration 0          
Navigation system 1,800          
Heated front seats 225 500 500 500 500 500
Body kit 1,650          
Adaptive cruise control 975          
M Sport Line   3,250        
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575 575
Premium Package   2,600        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Aluminum trim   0     0  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
iPod integration 0          
Navigation system 1,589          
Heated front seats 199 455 455 455 455 455
Body kit 1,390          
Adaptive cruise control 861          
M Sport Line   2,960        
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525 525
Premium Package   2,365        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500  
Aluminum trim   0     0  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685 685  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Options (change) 4,650 10,125 4,275 4,275 4,275 2,975
Options (change) 4,039 9,220 3,895 3,895 3,895 2,710
Destination 690 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $41,390 $61,320 $61,120 $62,620 $67,370 $70,270
Total Invoice $38,326 $57,080 $56,950 $58,330 $62,700 $65,380

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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: $15,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,574
Model Year200820162016201620162016
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimVR6528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$41,390$61,320$61,120$62,620$67,370$70,270
Adjustments for Features0-4,490-3,740-3,740-3,540-5,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,390$56,830$57,380$58,880$63,830$64,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$550$2,050$7,000$7,550
Total Invoice$38,326$57,080$56,950$58,330$62,700$65,380
Adjustments for Features0-4,180-3,485-3,484-3,295-5,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,326$52,900$53,465$54,846$59,405$59,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$565$1,946$6,505$7,000

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820162016201620162016
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimVR6528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr 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
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100   $100
Power trunk closer $350   $350
Proximity key $250   $250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125     
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0    
Body kit$0$0    
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250   $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,240$7,730$6,980$6,980$6,780$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,490$3,740$3,740$3,540$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,180-3,485-3,484-3,295-5,480

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082016
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
BMW 5-Series 528i

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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