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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: $18,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,008

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $16,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelPassatX5X5X5
TrimVR6xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $55,200 $57,700 $64,200
Base Invoice $36,669 $50,965 $53,265 $59,245
iPod integration 0      
Heated front seats 225      
Navigation system 1,800 1,900 1,900  
Adaptive cruise control 975      
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
iPod integration 0      
Heated front seats 199      
Navigation system 1,589 1,730 1,730  
Adaptive cruise control 861      
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 3,000 4,800 4,800 2,900
Options (change) 2,649 4,370 4,370 2,640
Destination 690 925 925 925
Total Price $42,890 $60,925 $63,425 $68,025
Total Invoice $40,008 $56,260 $58,560 $62,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,168
Model Year2008201320132013
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, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$42,890$60,925$63,425$68,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,340-3,440-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,890$57,585$59,985$64,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400$7,100
Total Invoice$40,008$56,260$58,560$62,810
Adjustments for Features0-3,084-3,176-3,084
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,008$53,176$55,384$59,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,208$6,550

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year2008201320132013
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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100   
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 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
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
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$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 audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $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
Compass$0   
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,665$9,005$9,105$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,340$3,440$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,084-3,176-3,084

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082013
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%

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%

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