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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: $33,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $30,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015201520152015
ModelPassatPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390
Driver Assistance Plus     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Package     1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900  
Cold Weather Package     950 950 950 950 950
Premium Package     2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500        
M Sport Line     3,150        
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500 500
LED headlights     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Driver Assistance Plus     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Package     1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730  
Cold Weather Package     865 865 865 865 865
Premium Package     2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475        
M Sport Line     2,865        
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455 455 455
LED headlights     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Options (change) 0 0 15,050 10,300 10,300 10,400 6,450
Options (change) 0 0 13,720 9,380 9,380 9,470 5,875
Destination 850 850 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,500 $35,500 $65,995 $66,895 $68,395 $73,295 $72,345
Total Invoice $31,203 $34,080 $61,350 $62,205 $63,585 $68,095 $67,260

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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: $29,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,354
Model Year2018201820152015201520152015
ModelPassatPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$32,500$35,500$65,995$66,895$68,395$73,295$72,345
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,080-3,880-3,880-3,880-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,500$35,350$61,915$63,015$64,515$69,415$68,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$1,100$2,600$7,500$6,550
Total Invoice$31,203$34,080$61,350$62,205$63,585$68,095$67,260
Adjustments for Features0-144-3,793-3,608-3,607-3,605-3,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,203$33,936$57,557$58,597$59,978$64,490$63,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$1,040$2,421$6,933$6,096

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2018201820152015201520152015
ModelPassatPassat5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
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$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer  $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure collision mitigation  $50$50$50$50$50
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200     
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200     
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25     
Temporary spare tire$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
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0    
Body kit  $0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100$100     
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
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     
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25     
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Voice control for external devices  $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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
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 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat      $150
Metal pedals$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
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$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$4,175$4,325$8,255$8,055$8,055$8,055$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,080$3,880$3,880$3,880$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-3,793-3,608-3,607-3,605-3,607

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182015
ModelPassat5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in116.9 in
Length191.6 in193.4 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
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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