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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: $28,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,008

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $25,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelPassatX5
TrimVR6xDrive50i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $68,200
Base Invoice $36,669 $62,925
Navigation system 1,800  
Heated front seats 225  
iPod integration 0  
Adaptive cruise control 975  
Temporary spare tire   150
Aluminum trim   0
Sunshades, second row   250
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Navigation system 1,589  
Heated front seats 199  
iPod integration 0  
Adaptive cruise control 861  
Temporary spare tire   135
Aluminum trim   0
Sunshades, second row   230
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Options (change) 3,000 2,300
Options (change) 2,649 2,095
Destination 690 925
Total Price $42,890 $71,425
Total Invoice $40,008 $65,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,284
Model Year20082014
ModelPassatX5
TrimVR6xDrive50i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6445hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG14/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/55-18
Total Price$42,890$71,425
Adjustments for Features0-5,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,890$66,385
Total Invoice$40,008$65,945
Adjustments for Features0-4,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,008$61,292

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082014
ModelPassatX5
TrimVR6xDrive50i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,565$10,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,653

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082014
ModelPassatX5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in115.5 in
Length188.0 in193.2 in
Width71.7 in76.3 in
Height59.7 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.5,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in60.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft366.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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