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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: $33,469

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $15,156

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,904

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $14,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007200720072007
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimKomfort525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $43,500 $47,500 $58,500 $82,900
Base Invoice $26,436 $40,200 $43,880 $54,000 $76,275
Rear side airbags 350 385 385 385 385
Navigation system 1,990 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Body kit 1,650        
Rear spoiler 479       0
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Satellite radio   595 595 595 595
Wood trim         0
Rear side airbags 310 350 350 350 350
Navigation system 1,758 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Body kit 1,390        
Rear spoiler 310       0
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Satellite radio   540 540 540 540
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 4,469 4,430 4,430 4,430 2,030
Options (change) 3,768 4,030 4,030 4,030 1,845
Destination 700 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $33,469 $48,625 $52,625 $63,625 $88,625
Total Invoice $30,904 $44,925 $48,605 $58,725 $81,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,521
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,434
Model Year20092007200720072007
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimKomfort525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$33,469$48,625$52,625$63,625$88,625
Adjustments for Features0-635-1,585-2,785-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,469$47,990$51,040$60,840$82,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050$12,850$34,985
Total Invoice$30,904$44,925$48,605$58,725$81,815
Adjustments for Features0-587-1,464-2,571-5,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,904$44,338$47,141$56,154$76,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,803$11,816$32,261

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092007200720072007
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimKomfort525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125    
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0   $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote    $200
DVD-compatible player$0    
Media drive$15    
MP3-compatible player$50    
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,280$2,915$3,865$5,065$7,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635$1,585$2,785$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-587-1,464-2,571-5,216

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092007
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 Weight3,345 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
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%

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%

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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

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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