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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: $31,040 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||||
| Difference: $27,205 | |||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||||
| Difference: $24,550 | |||||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,895 | $32,195 | $32,950 | $49,950 | $55,600 | $57,100 | $61,900 | $64,900 | $93,600 |
| Base Invoice | $28,670 | $30,876 | $31,600 | $46,635 | $51,830 | $53,210 | $57,630 | $60,390 | $86,790 |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | 0 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,600 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | ||||||||
| M Sport Line | 3,150 | ||||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 0 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,365 | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1,365 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | ||||||||
| M Sport Line | 2,865 | ||||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||||
| Options (change) | 375 | 375 | 375 | 7,300 | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | 500 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 300 | 300 | 300 | 6,660 | 2,320 | 2,320 | 2,320 | 455 | 0 |
| Destination | 770 | 770 | 770 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $31,040 | $33,340 | $34,095 | $58,245 | $59,145 | $60,645 | $65,445 | $66,395 | $95,895 |
| Total Invoice | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,670 | $54,290 | $55,145 | $56,525 | $60,945 | $61,840 | $89,085 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,390 | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,994 | |||||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 335hp I4 H | 443hp V8 | 560hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 | S6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 265/40-19 |
| Total Price | $31,040 | $33,340 | $34,095 | $58,245 | $59,145 | $60,645 | $65,445 | $66,395 | $95,895 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -100 | -3,815 | -3,615 | -3,615 | -3,615 | -4,565 | -6,790 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,040 | $33,340 | $33,995 | $54,430 | $55,530 | $57,030 | $61,830 | $61,830 | $89,105 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,300 | $2,955 | $0 | $1,100 | $2,600 | $7,400 | $7,400 | $34,675 |
| Total Invoice | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,670 | $54,290 | $55,145 | $56,525 | $60,945 | $61,840 | $89,085 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -96 | -3,556 | -3,371 | -3,369 | -3,366 | -4,252 | -6,308 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,740 | $31,946 | $32,574 | $50,734 | $51,774 | $53,156 | $57,579 | $57,588 | $82,777 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,206 | $2,834 | $0 | $1,040 | $2,422 | $6,845 | $6,854 | $32,043 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $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 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $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 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $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 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $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, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||||
| Transmission | |||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,025 | $3,025 | $3,125 | $6,840 | $6,640 | $6,640 | $6,640 | $7,590 | $9,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $100 | $3,815 | $3,615 | $3,615 | $3,615 | $4,565 | $6,790 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -96 | -3,556 | -3,371 | -3,369 | -3,366 | -4,252 | -6,308 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | Passat | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,167 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 35.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 45% |
| M Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| 245/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
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