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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: $57,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,606

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $51,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152013
ModelPassatPassatPassat5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $90,200
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $83,165
Body kit 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375  
Wood trim       0
Body kit 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 2,650 2,650 2,650 0
Options (change) 2,300 2,300 2,300 0
Destination 820 820 820 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,260 $37,395 $39,465 $92,425
Total Invoice $33,606 $35,654 $37,639 $85,390

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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: $52,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,566
Model Year2015201520152013
ModelPassatPassatPassat5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6560hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$35,260$37,395$39,465$92,425
Adjustments for Features00-100-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,260$37,395$39,365$87,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$33,606$35,654$37,639$85,390
Adjustments for Features00-95-4,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,606$35,654$37,544$81,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,938$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2015201520152013
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 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor   $50
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 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
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
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
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
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,650$3,750$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments00-95-4,218

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152013
ModelPassat5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in116.9 in
Length191.6 in193.1 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,173 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.4 ft3

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

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