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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: $42,890

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $20,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,008

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $18,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelPassatX5X5X5
TrimVR6xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $52,100 $54,600 $58,900
Base Invoice $36,669 $48,130 $50,430 $54,390
Heated front seats 225 500 500 500
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
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
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
Heated front seats 199 455 455 455
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
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
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) 3,000 10,100 8,800 10,050
Options (change) 2,649 9,200 8,015 9,150
Destination 690 875 875 875
Total Price $42,890 $63,075 $64,275 $69,825
Total Invoice $40,008 $58,205 $59,320 $64,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,855
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelPassatX5X5X5
TrimVR6xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$42,890$63,075$64,275$69,825
Adjustments for Features0-4,705-4,055-4,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,890$58,370$60,220$65,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,850$7,325
Total Invoice$40,008$58,205$59,320$64,415
Adjustments for Features0-4,342-3,742-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,008$53,863$55,578$60,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,715$6,742

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelPassatX5X5X5
TrimVR6xDrive35i 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
AWD$1700$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
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
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   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
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   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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$5,565$10,270$9,620$9,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,705$4,055$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,342-3,742-3,810

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082011
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
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested112556%
Total Not Requested89044%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested112556%
Total Not Requested89044%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested61538%
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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