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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $29,935 Volkswagen Passat Komfort | ||||
| Difference: $20,740 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,920 Volkswagen Passat Komfort | ||||
| Difference: $18,925 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Komfort | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,195 | $45,050 | $50,100 | $60,200 |
| Base Invoice | $25,412 | $41,645 | $46,290 | $55,585 |
| Navigation system | 1,990 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Navigation system | 1,758 | 1,730 | 1,730 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | ||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| Options (change) | 1,990 | 4,750 | 4,750 | 2,300 |
| Options (change) | 1,758 | 4,325 | 4,325 | 2,095 |
| Destination | 750 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $29,935 | $50,675 | $55,725 | $63,375 |
| Total Invoice | $27,920 | $46,845 | $51,490 | $58,555 |
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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: $18,375 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,739 | ||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Komfort | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | S6 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-17 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $29,935 | $50,675 | $55,725 | $63,375 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,365 | -3,065 | -5,215 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,935 | $48,310 | $52,660 | $58,160 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,350 | $9,850 |
| Total Invoice | $27,920 | $46,845 | $51,490 | $58,555 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,186 | -2,832 | -4,818 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,920 | $44,659 | $48,658 | $53,737 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,999 | $9,078 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Komfort | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,475 | $4,840 | $5,540 | $7,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,365 | $3,065 | $5,215 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,186 | -2,832 | -4,818 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 |
| Model | Passat | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 193.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,345 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 64% |
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 615 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 64% |
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 615 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 64% |
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
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