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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,230

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $33,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,013

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $30,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelPassatX5
Trim3.6 VR64.8is
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $71,100
Base Invoice $27,513 $64,880
Sport Package 300  
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Rear side airbags 350 385
Navigation system 1,800 1,800
AWD 1,950  
Sport Package 274  
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Rear side airbags 310 350
Navigation system 1,589 1,640
AWD 1,900  
Options (change) 9,650 2,185
Options (change) 8,870 1,990
Destination 630 695
Total Price $40,230 $73,980
Total Invoice $37,013 $67,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,483
Model Year20062006
ModelPassatX5
Trim3.6 VR64.8is
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10300, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17275/40-20
Total Price$40,230$73,980
Adjustments for Features0-3,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,230$70,620
Total Invoice$37,013$67,565
Adjustments for Features0-3,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,013$64,496

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20062006
ModelPassatX5
Trim3.6 VR64.8is
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player $50
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$4,955$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,069

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20062006
ModelPassatX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in111.0 in
Length188.2 in183.7 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height58.0 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.5,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.254.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested442584%
Total Not Requested85516%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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