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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: $32,414

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $22,841

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,930

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $21,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimKomfort528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $85,700
Base Invoice $25,412 $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $79,025
Rear side airbags 350 385 385 385 385
Navigation system 1,990 1,900 1,900    
Body kit 1,650 1,600      
Rear spoiler 479       0
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Value Package   0 0 0  
Sport Package   2,900      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Heated front seats     500 500  
iPod integration         400
Wood trim         0
Rear side airbags 310 350 350 350 350
Navigation system 1,758 1,730 1,730    
Body kit 1,390 1,455      
Rear spoiler 310       0
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525
Value Package   0 0 0  
Sport Package   2,640      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Heated front seats     455 455  
iPod integration         365
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 4,469 8,430 4,430 2,530 2,430
Options (change) 3,768 7,670 4,030 2,300 2,210
Destination 750 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $32,414 $55,255 $56,555 $64,005 $92,005
Total Invoice $29,930 $51,000 $52,235 $59,105 $85,110

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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: $19,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,600
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimKomfort528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionS6M6T6M6S7
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)235/45-17245/40-18225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$32,414$55,255$56,555$64,005$92,005
Adjustments for Features0-3,760-3,860-3,760-6,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,414$51,495$52,695$60,245$85,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200$8,750$34,185
Total Invoice$29,930$51,000$52,235$59,105$85,110
Adjustments for Features0-3,470-3,565-3,472-5,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,930$47,530$48,670$55,633$79,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,140$8,103$31,729

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimKomfort528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100    
6-speed manual $150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0   
Full-size spare tire$225    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat $150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
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  $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    
HD radio $50$50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15    
MP3-compatible player$50    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$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 
Cornering lights  $50$50 
Headlight washers $50  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$2,705$6,465$6,565$6,465$9,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,760$3,860$3,760$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,470-3,565-3,472-5,851

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102010
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.3,506 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
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested130081%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100No
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 seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested210093%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested115092%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%

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
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%

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