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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: $15,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,147

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $13,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010201020102010
ModelPassatX5X5X5X5
TrimVR6xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $47,600 $51,300 $56,300 $85,500
Base Invoice $36,669 $43,970 $47,375 $51,975 $78,840
Heated front seats 225 500 500 500  
Navigation system 1,800 1,900 1,900 1,900  
iPod integration 0 400 400    
Multicontour seats   1,300 1,300 1,300  
Premium Package   3,400 3,400 2,200  
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150
Roof rails   100 100 100  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Power liftgate         500
Wood trim         0
Heated front seats 199 455 455 455  
Navigation system 1,589 1,730 1,730 1,730  
iPod integration 0 365 365    
Multicontour seats   1,185 1,185 1,185  
Premium Package   3,095 3,095 2,000  
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135 135
Roof rails   90 90 90  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Power liftgate         455
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,025 8,850 8,850 7,250 1,000
Options (change) 1,788 8,060 8,060 6,600 910
Destination 690 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,800 0 0
Total Price $41,915 $57,325 $59,225 $64,425 $87,375
Total Invoice $39,147 $52,905 $54,510 $59,450 $80,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,514
Model Year20082010201020102010
ModelPassatX5X5X5X5
TrimVR6xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$41,915$57,325$59,225$64,425$87,375
Adjustments for Features0-3,515-3,515-3,415-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,915$53,810$55,710$61,010$81,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$7,200$28,025
Total Invoice$39,147$52,905$54,510$59,450$80,625
Adjustments for Features0-3,244-3,235-3,151-5,112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,147$49,661$51,275$56,299$75,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,614$6,638$25,852

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082010201020102010
ModelPassatX5X5X5X5
TrimVR6xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates    $100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,340$8,855$8,855$8,755$10,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,515$3,515$3,415$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,244-3,235-3,151-5,112

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082010
ModelPassatX5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in115.5 in
Length188.0 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in76.1 in
Height59.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.4,917 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 xDrive30i

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 liftgate300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested94033%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

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 liftgate300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested94033%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

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 liftgate300Yes
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 Requested100063%
Total Not Requested59037%

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