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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: $33,720

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $31,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,370

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $27,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelPassat5-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $31,600 $57,220
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   1,000
Folding second row seats   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   910
Folding second row seats   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 0 2,325
Options (change) 0 2,115
Destination 770 895
Total Price $33,720 $65,220
Total Invoice $32,370 $60,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,452
Model Year20122012
ModelPassat5-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,720$65,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,720$61,530
Total Invoice$32,370$60,230
Adjustments for Features0-3,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,370$56,822

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelPassat5-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,500$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,408

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelPassat5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in116.9 in
Length191.6 in193.1 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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