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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: $32,380

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $19,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $17,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelPassatX5X5X5X5
TrimKomfortxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $47,600 $51,300 $56,300 $85,500
Base Invoice $27,727 $43,970 $47,375 $51,975 $78,840
Navigation system 1,990 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Roof rails   100 100 100  
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Premium Package       2,200  
Power liftgate         500
Wood trim         0
Navigation system 1,758 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Roof rails   90 90 90  
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135 135
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Premium Package       2,000  
Power liftgate         455
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 1,990 3,000 3,000 5,200 1,000
Options (change) 1,758 2,730 2,730 4,730 910
Destination 700 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,800 0 0
Total Price $32,380 $51,475 $53,375 $62,375 $87,375
Total Invoice $30,185 $47,575 $49,180 $57,580 $80,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,023
Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelPassatX5X5X5X5
TrimKomfortxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$32,380$51,475$53,375$62,375$87,375
Adjustments for Features0-4,725-4,725-7,565-10,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$46,750$48,650$54,810$76,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$8,060$29,785
Total Invoice$30,185$47,575$49,180$57,580$80,625
Adjustments for Features0-4,367-4,354-6,983-10,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,185$43,208$44,826$50,597$70,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,618$7,389$27,414

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelPassatX5X5X5X5
TrimKomfortxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  $350$350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
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
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
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
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive$15    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
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, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
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
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,065$8,790$8,790$11,630$14,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,725$4,725$7,565$10,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,367-4,354-6,983-10,003

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092010
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 Weight3,513 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
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 Requested60038%
Total Not Requested99062%

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