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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,442

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Rear spoiler 375 375          
Premium Tier     2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Driving Assistance Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Parking Assistance Package     700 700 700 700 700
Lighting Package     1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Heated second row seats     350 350 350 350  
Heated steering wheel     190 190 190 190  
Temporary spare tire     150   150 150 150
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450      
Apple CarPlay support     300 300 300 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats             500
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler 300 300          
Premium Tier     2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Driving Assistance Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Parking Assistance Package     645 645 645 645 645
Lighting Package     965 965 965 965  
Heated second row seats     320 320 320 320  
Heated steering wheel     175 175 175 175  
Temporary spare tire     140   140 140 140
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335      
Apple CarPlay support     275 275 275 275 275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505 505  
Heated front seats             455
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 375 375 8,740 8,590 7,290 7,290 3,350
Options (change) 300 300 8,040 7,900 6,705 6,705 3,080
Destination 850 850 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $32,875 $35,875 $62,135 $57,317 $65,985 $70,285 $77,745
Total Invoice $31,503 $34,380 $58,445 $53,637 $62,040 $66,040 $73,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,062
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,971
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,875$35,875$62,135$57,317$65,985$70,285$77,745
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,605-3,380-3,605-5,555-7,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,875$35,725$58,530$53,937$62,380$64,730$70,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$16,503
Total Invoice$31,503$34,380$58,445$53,637$62,040$66,040$73,015
Adjustments for Features0-144-3,391-3,163-3,389-5,219-6,861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,503$34,236$55,054$50,474$58,651$60,821$66,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$4,580$0$8,177$10,347$15,680

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
6-speed automated manual $1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600     
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote start$150$150     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500$500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control     $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200     
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200     
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0   
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200$200    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100     
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system  $100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0     
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25     
Surround sound      $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat      $150
Metal pedals$75$75    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$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
Upholstered instrument panel      $300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,400$7,855$7,630$7,855$9,805$11,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,605$3,380$3,605$5,555$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-3,391-3,163-3,389-5,219-6,861

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelPassat5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in117.1 in
Length191.6 in194.6 in
Width72.2 in73.5 in
Height58.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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