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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: $19,041

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,930

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $17,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009200920092009
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimKomfort528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $85,500
Base Invoice $25,412 $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $78,840
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
iPod integration   400 400 400 400
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   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
iPod integration   365 365 365 365
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 4,469 4,830 4,830 4,830 2,430
Options (change) 3,768 4,395 4,395 4,395 2,210
Destination 750 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $32,414 $51,455 $56,755 $66,055 $91,755
Total Invoice $29,930 $47,535 $52,410 $60,970 $84,875

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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: $18,281
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,903
Model Year20102009200920092009
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimKomfort528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionS6M6M6M6S7
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$32,414$51,455$56,755$66,055$91,755
Adjustments for Features0-760-1,710-3,710-6,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,414$50,695$55,045$62,345$85,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$11,650$34,685
Total Invoice$29,930$47,535$52,410$60,970$84,875
Adjustments for Features0-702-1,579-3,424-5,897
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,930$46,833$50,831$57,546$78,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,998$10,713$32,145

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102009200920092009
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$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 
Full-size spare tire$225    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
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
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    
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 information $25$25$25$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 
Headlight washers    $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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$2,855$3,615$4,565$6,565$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$760$1,710$3,710$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-702-1,579-3,424-5,897

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102009
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
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 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%

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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