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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: $36,990 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $24,605 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,385 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||
| Difference: $21,340 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,270 | $36,835 | $45,950 | $51,250 | $60,600 |
| Base Invoice | $32,865 | $35,325 | $42,455 | $47,330 | $55,930 |
| Body kit | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,600 | 1,600 | |
| Premium Package | 950 | 750 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Value Package | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | ||||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 950 | 950 | 950 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,900 | 2,900 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | 595 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 750 | 750 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | ||||
| Body kit | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,455 | 1,455 | |
| Premium Package | 865 | 685 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Value Package | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | ||||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 865 | 865 | 865 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,640 | 2,640 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,135 | 2,135 | 2,135 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | 540 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 685 | 685 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 455 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,900 | 1,900 | 14,770 | 14,920 | 6,520 |
| Options (change) | 1,700 | 1,700 | 13,395 | 13,535 | 5,885 |
| Destination | 820 | 820 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $36,990 | $39,555 | $61,595 | $67,045 | $67,995 |
| Total Invoice | $35,385 | $37,845 | $56,725 | $61,740 | $62,690 |
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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: $24,880 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,653 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 280hp V6 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 360hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 | M6 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | $36,990 | $39,555 | $61,595 | $67,045 | $67,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,675 | -1,775 | -1,400 | -2,450 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,315 | $37,780 | $60,195 | $64,595 | $67,995 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,465 | $0 | $4,400 | $7,800 |
| Total Invoice | $35,385 | $37,845 | $56,725 | $61,740 | $62,690 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,602 | -1,698 | -1,289 | -2,256 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,783 | $36,147 | $55,436 | $59,484 | $62,690 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,364 | $0 | $4,048 | $7,254 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $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 | $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 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | $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 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | $500 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,715 | $5,815 | $5,440 | $6,490 | $4,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,675 | $1,775 | $1,400 | $2,450 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,602 | -1,698 | -1,289 | -2,256 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2010 |
| 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 | 3,231 lb. | 3,506 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 528i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 775 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| 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 |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 37% |
| Value Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 25% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Active stabilizer bars | 500 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Tires, run-flat | 150 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 4% |
| Total Not Requested | 2150 | 96% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 775 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 25% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Value Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 20% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Active stabilizer bars | 500 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Tires, run-flat | 150 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 5% |
| Total Not Requested | 1850 | 95% |
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 |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Value Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 875 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
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