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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: $34,320

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,946

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelPassat5-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,525 $56,450
Base Invoice $32,151 $53,180
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   650
Temporary spare tire   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   600
Temporary spare tire   140
Options (change) 0 2,000
Options (change) 0 1,840
Destination 795 995
Total Price $34,320 $59,445
Total Invoice $32,946 $56,015

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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: $21,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,403
Model Year20132017
ModelPassat5-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6335hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,320$59,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,320$55,555
Total Invoice$32,946$56,015
Adjustments for Features0-3,666
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,946$52,349

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132017
ModelPassat5-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
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
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,550$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,666

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132017
ModelPassat5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in117.1 in
Length191.6 in194.6 in
Width72.2 in73.5 in
Height58.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,847 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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