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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: $35,260

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $56,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,606

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $51,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelPassatPassatPassat5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $85,500
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $78,840
Body kit 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375  
Folding second row seats       475
HD radio       350
iPod integration       400
Proximity key       1,000
Wood trim       0
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595
Body kit 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300  
Folding second row seats       430
HD radio       315
iPod integration       365
Proximity key       910
Wood trim       0
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540
Options (change) 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,820
Options (change) 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,560
Destination 820 820 820 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $35,260 $37,395 $39,465 $92,145
Total Invoice $33,606 $35,654 $37,639 $85,225

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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: $54,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,168
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelPassatPassatPassat5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6500hp V10
TransmissionT6S6S6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$35,260$37,395$39,465$92,145
Adjustments for Features00-100-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,260$37,395$39,365$89,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$33,606$35,654$37,639$85,225
Adjustments for Features00-95-2,451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,606$35,654$37,544$82,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,938$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2015201520152009
ModelPassatPassatPassat5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250
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$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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450 
Wood trim   $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$3,665$3,665$3,765$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments00-95-2,451

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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 Year20152009
ModelPassat5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in113.7 in
Length191.6 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in72.7 in
Height58.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,173 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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