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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: $40,740

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $21,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,744

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $19,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelPassatX5
Trim3.6 VR64.8i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,370 $54,800
Base Invoice $29,095 $50,595
Xenon HID headlights 950  
Sport Package 4,030  
iPod integration 0 400
Navigation system 1,800 1,900
AWD 1,950  
Multicontour seats   1,200
Premium Package   1,850
Heated front seats   500
Power liftgate   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Xenon HID headlights 839  
Sport Package 3,681  
iPod integration 0 365
Navigation system 1,589 1,730
AWD 1,900  
Multicontour seats   1,090
Premium Package   1,685
Heated front seats   455
Power liftgate   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 8,730 6,945
Options (change) 8,009 6,320
Destination 640 825
Total Price $40,740 $62,570
Total Invoice $37,744 $57,740

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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: $18,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,052
Model Year20072008
ModelPassatX5
Trim3.6 VR64.8i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/55-18
Total Price$40,740$62,570
Adjustments for Features0-3,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,740$59,380
Total Invoice$37,744$57,740
Adjustments for Features0-2,944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,744$54,796

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20072008
ModelPassatX5
Trim3.6 VR64.8i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$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
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,440$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,944

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20072008
ModelPassatX5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in115.5 in
Length188.0 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in76.1 in
Height59.7 in69.5 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.5,335 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.821.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested331571%
Total Not Requested134029%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested55043%
Total Not Requested74057%

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