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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: $27,265

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $24,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,098

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $21,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelPassatX5
TrimTDI SExDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $51,200
Base Invoice $24,929 $47,285
Floor mats 125  
Rear spoiler 375  
Temporary spare tire   150
HD radio   350
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Floor mats 99  
Rear spoiler 300  
Temporary spare tire   135
HD radio   320
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 500 1,595
Options (change) 399 1,450
Destination 770 825
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $27,265 $51,820
Total Invoice $26,098 $47,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat TDI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,174
Model Year20122009
ModelPassatX5
TrimTDI SExDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D265hp I6 D
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/55-18
Total Price$27,265$51,820
Adjustments for Features0-7,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,265$44,780
Total Invoice$26,098$47,760
Adjustments for Features0-6,488
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,098$41,272

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122009
ModelPassatX5
TrimTDI SExDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
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
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$1,550$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,488

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122009
ModelPassatX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in115.5 in
Length191.6 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in76.1 in
Height58.5 in69.5 in
Curb Weight3,360 lb.5,291 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.921.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.961.8 ft3

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