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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: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201620162016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $87,250
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  
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  
Wood trim                 0
Options (change) 375 375 375 3,650 2,550 2,550 2,550 500 0
Options (change) 300 300 300 3,320 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 $54,845 $59,395 $60,895 $65,645 $67,795 $96,395
Total Invoice $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $51,180 $55,375 $56,755 $61,125 $63,125 $89,545

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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: $19,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,810
Model Year201220122012201620162016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$31,040$33,340$34,095$54,845$59,395$60,895$65,645$67,795$96,395
Adjustments for Features00-100-3,890-3,890-3,890-3,890-5,490-7,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,040$33,340$33,995$50,955$55,505$57,005$61,755$62,305$89,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$4,550$6,050$10,800$11,350$38,225
Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,670$51,180$55,375$56,755$61,125$63,125$89,545
Adjustments for Features00-96-3,630-3,627-3,626-3,622-5,112-6,702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,574$47,550$51,748$53,129$57,503$58,013$82,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$4,198$5,579$9,953$10,463$35,293

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220122012201620162016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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$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 
Body kit        $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200     $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0$0$0
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      
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25      
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound       $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50$50$50
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
Voice recorder   $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$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,025$3,025$3,125$6,915$6,915$6,915$6,915$8,515$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$3,890$3,890$3,890$3,890$5,490$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-3,630-3,627-3,626-3,622-5,112-6,702

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122016
ModelPassat5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in116.9 in
Length191.6 in193.4 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,815 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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