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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: $24,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $22,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011201120112011
ModelPassatX5X5X5X5X5
TrimKomfortxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900 $85,700
Base Invoice $27,727 $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390 $79,045
Navigation system 1,990 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750 750 750    
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150 150
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350 350
iPod integration       400 400  
Roof rails       100 100  
Premium Package         2,200  
Power liftgate           500
Wood trim           0
Navigation system 1,758 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685 685 685    
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135 135 135
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320 320
iPod integration       365 365  
Roof rails       90 90  
Premium Package         2,000  
Power liftgate           455
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 1,990 3,650 3,650 4,150 5,600 1,000
Options (change) 1,758 3,325 3,325 3,780 5,095 910
Destination 700 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $32,380 $56,625 $59,125 $56,825 $65,375 $87,575
Total Invoice $30,185 $52,330 $54,630 $52,510 $60,360 $80,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,708
Model Year200920112011201120112011
ModelPassatX5X5X5X5X5
TrimKomfortxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T6T8T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$32,380$56,625$59,125$56,825$65,375$87,575
Adjustments for Features0-6,965-7,065-5,240-8,030-10,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$49,660$52,060$51,585$57,345$76,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400$1,925$7,685$26,935
Total Invoice$30,185$52,330$54,630$52,510$60,360$80,830
Adjustments for Features0-6,437-6,528-4,842-7,414-10,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,185$45,893$48,102$47,668$52,946$70,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,209$1,775$7,053$24,803

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year200920112011201120112011
ModelPassatX5X5X5X5X5
TrimKomfortxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300 
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   $350$350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50  
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 $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$0
Full-size spare tire$225     
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$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$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25  
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25     
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$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$125
Compass$0   $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting$150   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Door sill trim plates     $100
Leather door panel trim $250$250 $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$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$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$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$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0  
Wood trim $300$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
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,050$11,015$11,115$9,290$12,080$15,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,965$7,065$5,240$8,030$10,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,437-6,528-4,842-7,414-10,134

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,513 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, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
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
Total Requested60037%
Total Not Requested101563%

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