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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: $32,064

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $20,186

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,620

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $18,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013201320132013
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimKomfort528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200
Base Invoice $25,412 $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165
Navigation system 1,990 1,900 1,900      
Body kit 1,650          
Rear spoiler 479          
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500  
Wood trim           0
Navigation system 1,758 1,730 1,730      
Body kit 1,390          
Rear spoiler 310          
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 4,119 3,525 3,525 1,625 1,075 0
Options (change) 3,458 3,210 3,210 1,480 980 0
Destination 750 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,064 $52,250 $57,850 $63,950 $64,700 $92,425
Total Invoice $29,620 $48,290 $53,445 $59,075 $59,770 $85,390

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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: $16,496
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,260
Model Year201020132013201320132013
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimKomfort528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionS6T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$32,064$52,250$57,850$63,950$64,700$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,690-4,840-4,840-5,640-8,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,064$48,560$53,010$59,110$59,060$84,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,450$10,550$10,500$35,650
Total Invoice$29,620$48,290$53,445$59,075$59,770$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-3,410-4,471-4,471-5,210-7,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,620$44,880$48,974$54,604$54,560$77,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,094$9,724$9,680$32,920

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201020132013201320132013
ModelPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimKomfort528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125     
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 $150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0    $0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote     $200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200     
SD Card slot$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers     $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
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$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    $100
Total Value of Features$3,150$6,840$7,990$7,990$8,790$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,690$4,840$4,840$5,640$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,410-4,471-4,471-5,210-7,590

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102013
ModelPassat5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in116.9 in
Length188.2 in193.1 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

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

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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

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