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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: $32,500

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $28,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelPassatPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $47,800 $53,400 $62,700
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $44,155 $49,310 $57,865
Premium Package     2,600 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Driver Assistance Package     1,900 1,900  
Cold Weather Package     950 950 950
Navigation system     1,900 1,900  
Lane departure warning     700 700 700
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500
Rearview camera     400 400  
App support     250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
Premium Package     2,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Driver Assistance Package     1,730 1,730  
Cold Weather Package     865 865 865
Navigation system     1,730 1,730  
Lane departure warning     635 635 635
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455
Rearview camera     365 365  
App support     230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
Options (change) 0 0 12,150 11,050 4,800
Options (change) 0 0 11,060 10,060 4,370
Destination 850 850 925 925 925
Total Price $32,500 $35,500 $60,875 $65,375 $68,425
Total Invoice $31,203 $34,080 $56,140 $60,295 $63,160

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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: $26,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,042
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelPassatPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$32,500$35,500$60,875$65,375$68,425
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,055-2,055-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,500$35,350$58,820$63,320$67,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$4,500$9,150
Total Invoice$31,203$34,080$56,140$60,295$63,160
Adjustments for Features0-144-1,895-1,895-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,203$33,936$54,245$58,400$62,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$4,155$8,495

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelPassatPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium528i535i550i
Body4dr 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
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$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
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
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Wide-view front camera  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$5,500$5,650$7,355$7,355$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,055$2,055$455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-1,895-1,895-420

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,275 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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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested022%
Total Not Requested078%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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