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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: $39,765

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $22,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,705

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $20,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201120112011
ModelPassatX5X5X5
Trim3.6 VR6xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,370 $52,100 $54,600 $58,900
Base Invoice $29,095 $48,130 $50,430 $54,390
Sport Package 4,030      
Xenon HID headlights 950      
Navigation system 1,800 1,900 1,900 1,900
iPod integration 0     400
Adaptive cruise control 975      
Convenience Package   2,750 2,750  
Multicontour seats   1,300   1,300
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Premium Package       2,200
Roof rails       100
Sport Package 3,681      
Xenon HID headlights 839      
Navigation system 1,589 1,730 1,730 1,730
iPod integration 0     365
Adaptive cruise control 861      
Convenience Package   2,505 2,505  
Multicontour seats   1,185   1,185
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Premium Package       2,000
Roof rails       90
Options (change) 7,755 9,350 8,050 9,300
Options (change) 6,970 8,515 7,330 8,465
Destination 640 875 875 875
Total Price $39,765 $62,325 $63,525 $69,075
Total Invoice $36,705 $57,520 $58,635 $63,730

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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: $16,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,481
Model Year2007201120112011
ModelPassatX5X5X5
Trim3.6 VR6xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$39,765$62,325$63,525$69,075
Adjustments for Features0-5,780-5,130-5,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,765$56,545$58,395$63,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,850$7,325
Total Invoice$36,705$57,520$58,635$63,730
Adjustments for Features0-5,334-4,735-4,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,705$52,186$53,900$58,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,714$6,742

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year2007201120112011
ModelPassatX5X5X5
Trim3.6 VR6xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,440$9,220$8,570$8,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,780$5,130$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,334-4,735-4,802

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20072011
ModelPassatX5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in115.5 in
Length188.0 in191.2 in
Width71.7 in76.1 in
Height59.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 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 row125Yes
Cargo net40No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
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
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested354076%
Total Not Requested111524%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25No
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
Total Requested97548%
Total Not Requested104052%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25No
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
Total Requested97548%
Total Not Requested104052%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Remote app25No
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
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested76547%
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%

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