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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: $20,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,008

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $19,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017201720172017
ModelPassatX5X5X5X5X5
TrimVR6sDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $56,600 $58,900 $60,400 $63,200 $73,650
Base Invoice $36,669 $53,320 $55,455 $56,850 $59,455 $69,175
Heated front seats 225          
iPod integration 0          
Navigation system 1,800          
Adaptive cruise control 975          
Premium Package   2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700 700  
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 0 0
Sunshades, second row   250 250 250 250 250
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Heated front seats 199          
iPod integration 0          
Navigation system 1,589          
Adaptive cruise control 861          
Premium Package   2,485 2,485 2,485 2,485  
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140   140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645 645  
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 0 0
Sunshades, second row   230 230 230 230 230
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Options (change) 3,000 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,550 2,300
Options (change) 2,649 5,250 5,250 5,250 5,110 2,120
Destination 690 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,668 0
Total Price $42,890 $63,295 $65,595 $67,095 $65,077 $76,945
Total Invoice $40,008 $59,565 $61,700 $63,095 $60,892 $72,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,272
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,349
Model Year200820172017201720172017
ModelPassatX5X5X5X5X5
TrimVR6sDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D240hp I4 PiH445hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$42,890$63,295$65,595$67,095$65,077$76,945
Adjustments for Features0-3,265-5,215-5,215-5,915-6,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,890$60,030$60,380$61,880$59,162$70,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$868$1,218$2,718$0$11,493
Total Invoice$40,008$59,565$61,700$63,095$60,892$72,290
Adjustments for Features0-3,073-4,905-4,904-5,535-5,909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,008$56,492$56,795$58,191$55,357$66,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$1,438$2,834$0$11,024

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year200820172017201720172017
ModelPassatX5X5X5X5X5
TrimVR6sDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225     
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0 
9 kWh battery pack    $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900     
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$5,665$8,930$10,880$10,880$11,580$11,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,265$5,215$5,215$5,915$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,073-4,905-4,904-5,535-5,909

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,474 lb.4,681 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 sDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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