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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: $35,090

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelPassatPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,270 $36,835 $44,600 $49,800 $58,800
Base Invoice $32,865 $35,325 $41,210 $45,995 $54,275
Multicontour seats     1,200    
Premium Package     2,400 2,200  
Navigation system     1,900 1,900 1,900
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear     700 700  
Heated second row seats     350 350 350
Cold Weather Package     750 750 750
HD radio     350 350 350
iPod integration     400 400 400
Xenon HID headlights     800    
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Lane departure warning     500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Multicontour seats     1,090    
Premium Package     2,185 2,000  
Navigation system     1,730 1,730 1,730
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Obstacle detection, rear     635 635  
Heated second row seats     320 320 320
Cold Weather Package     685 685 685
HD radio     315 315 315
iPod integration     365 365 365
Xenon HID headlights     730    
Proximity key     910 910 910
Lane departure warning     455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Options (change) 0 0 13,820 11,620 8,720
Options (change) 0 0 12,525 10,520 7,885
Destination 820 820 825 825 825
Total Price $35,090 $37,655 $59,245 $62,245 $68,345
Total Invoice $33,685 $36,145 $54,560 $57,340 $62,985

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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: $25,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,816
Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelPassatPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4280hp V6230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionT6S6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,090$37,655$59,245$62,245$68,345
Adjustments for Features-1,700-1,800-75000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,390$35,855$58,495$62,245$68,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0$3,750$9,850
Total Invoice$33,685$36,145$54,560$57,340$62,985
Adjustments for Features-1,632-1,728-69100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,053$34,417$53,869$57,340$62,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,364$0$3,471$9,116

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelPassatPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback 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  
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$5,740$5,840$4,790$4,040$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$1,800$750$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,632-1,728-69100

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162008
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 Weight3,231 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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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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