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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: $22,210 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,920 Volkswagen Passat Komfort | |||||
| Difference: $20,265 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Komfort | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,195 | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $25,412 | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 |
| Navigation system | 1,990 | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Navigation system | 1,758 | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| Options (change) | 1,990 | 4,350 | 4,350 | 1,975 | 1,900 |
| Options (change) | 1,758 | 3,960 | 3,960 | 1,800 | 1,730 |
| Destination | 750 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $29,935 | $52,145 | $57,745 | $63,820 | $64,795 |
| Total Invoice | $27,920 | $48,185 | $53,335 | $58,950 | $59,845 |
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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: $18,220 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,578 | |||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Komfort | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | S6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-17 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $29,935 | $52,145 | $57,745 | $63,820 | $64,795 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,990 | -5,140 | -5,140 | -6,040 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,935 | $48,155 | $52,605 | $58,680 | $58,755 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,450 | $10,525 | $10,600 |
| Total Invoice | $27,920 | $48,185 | $53,335 | $58,950 | $59,845 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,687 | -4,747 | -4,748 | -5,579 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,920 | $44,498 | $48,588 | $54,202 | $54,266 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,090 | $9,704 | $9,768 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Komfort | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $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 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $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 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 | $0 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,700 | $6,690 | $7,840 | $7,840 | $8,740 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,990 | $5,140 | $5,140 | $6,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,687 | -4,747 | -4,748 | -5,579 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 |
| 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% |
| 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 |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | 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% |
| 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 |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | 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 ActiveHybrid 5
| 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% |
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% |
| 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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