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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: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $22,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $22,047

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatX5X5X5X5X5X5
Trim3.6 VR6sDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iM
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $56,950 $59,250 $60,750 $63,500 $73,800 $100,700
Base Invoice $27,513 $53,645 $55,785 $57,180 $59,735 $69,315 $94,330
Luxury #2 Package 5,250            
Sport Package 300            
Navigation system 1,800            
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150   150  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Sunshades, second row   250 250 250 250 250  
Wood trim             0
Luxury #2 Package 4,797            
Sport Package 274            
Navigation system 1,589            
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140   140  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505    
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335    
Sunshades, second row   230 230 230 230 230  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 7,350 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,250 400 0
Options (change) 6,660 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,070 370 0
Destination 630 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0
Total Price $37,930 $60,345 $62,645 $64,145 $62,077 $75,195 $101,695
Total Invoice $34,803 $56,850 $58,990 $60,385 $58,132 $70,680 $95,325

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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: $17,557
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,158
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatX5X5X5X5X5X5
Trim3.6 VR6sDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iM
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D240hp I4 PiH445hp V8567hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19285/35-21
Total Price$37,930$60,345$62,645$64,145$62,077$75,195$101,695
Adjustments for Features0-3,890-5,840-5,840-6,590-7,665-10,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,930$56,455$56,805$58,305$55,487$67,530$91,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$968$1,318$2,818$0$12,043$35,918
Total Invoice$34,803$56,850$58,990$60,385$58,132$70,680$95,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,665-5,499-5,498-6,171-7,205-9,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,803$53,185$53,491$54,887$51,961$63,475$85,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,224$1,530$2,926$0$11,514$33,719

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatX5X5X5X5X5X5
Trim3.6 VR6sDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iM
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
RWD $0     
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125      
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50      
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through$100      
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
9 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900      
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Headlight washers$50     $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100      
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100 $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,440$7,330$9,280$9,280$10,030$11,105$13,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,890$5,840$5,840$6,590$7,665$10,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,665-5,499-5,498-6,171-7,205-9,645

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in115.5 in
Length188.2 in193.2 in
Width71.7 in76.3 in
Height58.0 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in60.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.266.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
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
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 nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested444084%
Total Not Requested84016%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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