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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: $34,885 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $15,380 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,306 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $12,674 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | 525i | 530i | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,790 | $33,925 | $35,995 | $42,500 | $46,800 | $57,400 | $81,200 |
| Base Invoice | $30,486 | $32,534 | $34,519 | $38,855 | $42,770 | $52,415 | $74,070 |
| Body kit | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | 0 | |||
| Sport Package (AWD) | 700 | 700 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 1,800 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Body kit | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 0 | |||
| Sport Package (AWD) | 635 | 635 | |||||
| Premium Package | 1,820 | 1,640 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | |||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | 910 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,275 | 2,275 | 2,275 | 7,070 | 6,870 | 4,370 | 2,070 |
| Options (change) | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 6,430 | 6,250 | 3,975 | 1,880 |
| Destination | 820 | 820 | 820 | 695 | 695 | 695 | 695 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,000 |
| Total Price | $34,885 | $37,020 | $39,090 | $50,265 | $54,365 | $62,465 | $86,965 |
| Total Invoice | $33,306 | $35,354 | $37,339 | $45,980 | $49,715 | $57,085 | $79,645 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,870 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,097 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | 525i | 530i | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 280hp V6 | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 | 360hp V8 | 500hp V10 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 | S6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 420, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 255/40-19 |
| Total Price | $34,885 | $37,020 | $39,090 | $50,265 | $54,365 | $62,465 | $86,965 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,490 | -1,490 | -1,590 | 0 | -650 | -200 | -3,215 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,395 | $35,530 | $37,500 | $50,265 | $53,715 | $62,265 | $83,750 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,135 | $4,105 | $0 | $3,450 | $12,000 | $33,485 |
| Total Invoice | $33,306 | $35,354 | $37,339 | $45,980 | $49,715 | $57,085 | $79,645 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,423 | -1,423 | -1,519 | 0 | -594 | -183 | -2,944 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,883 | $33,931 | $35,820 | $45,980 | $49,121 | $56,902 | $76,701 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,048 | $3,937 | $0 | $3,141 | $10,922 | $30,721 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | 525i | 530i | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 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 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | ||||||
| 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 | |||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | $450 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,605 | $3,605 | $3,705 | $2,115 | $2,765 | $2,315 | $5,330 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,490 | $1,490 | $1,590 | $0 | $650 | $200 | $3,215 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,423 | -1,423 | -1,519 | 0 | -594 | -183 | -2,944 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2006 |
| Model | Passat | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,173 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 36.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 14% |
| Sport Package (AWD) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 67% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 34% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 14% |
| Sport Package (AWD) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 67% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 21% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 14% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
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