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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: $35,500

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,080

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelPassat5-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $56,450
Base Invoice $33,230 $53,180
Premium Package   1,950
Cold Weather Package   800
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,400
Driving Assistance Package   1,800
Temporary spare tire   150
Apple CarPlay support   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Premium Package   1,795
Cold Weather Package   735
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,290
Driving Assistance Package   1,655
Temporary spare tire   140
Apple CarPlay support   275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 0 7,100
Options (change) 0 6,535
Destination 850 995
Total Price $35,500 $64,545
Total Invoice $34,080 $60,710

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,981
Model Year20182017
ModelPassat5-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6335hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,500$64,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,500$60,665
Total Invoice$34,080$60,710
Adjustments for Features0-3,649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,080$57,061

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182017
ModelPassat5-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,575$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,649

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,571 lb.3,847 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 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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