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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: $41,915

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $21,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,147

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $19,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelPassatX5
TrimVR64.8i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $54,800
Base Invoice $36,669 $50,595
iPod integration 0 400
Heated front seats 225 500
Navigation system 1,800 1,900
Multicontour seats   1,200
Premium Package   1,850
Power liftgate   500
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
iPod integration 0 365
Heated front seats 199 455
Navigation system 1,589 1,730
Multicontour seats   1,090
Premium Package   1,685
Power liftgate   455
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 2,025 7,645
Options (change) 1,788 6,955
Destination 690 825
Total Price $41,915 $63,270
Total Invoice $39,147 $58,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,708
Model Year20082008
ModelPassatX5
TrimVR64.8i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/55-18
Total Price$41,915$63,270
Adjustments for Features0-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,915$59,455
Total Invoice$39,147$58,375
Adjustments for Features0-3,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,147$54,855

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082008
ModelPassatX5
TrimVR64.8i
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
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 
Leather door panel trim $250
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$4,865$8,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,520

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082008
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
BMW X5 4.8i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested59046%

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