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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: $33,340

Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium   
Difference: $28,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,946

Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelPassatX5
TrimTDI SEL PremiumxDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,195 $56,700
Base Invoice $30,876 $52,345
Rear spoiler 375  
Premium Package   3,600
Temporary spare tire   150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Rear spoiler 300  
Premium Package   3,275
Temporary spare tire   135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 375 4,100
Options (change) 300 3,730
Destination 770 925
Total Price $33,340 $61,725
Total Invoice $31,946 $57,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,253
Model Year20122013
ModelPassatX5
TrimTDI SEL PremiumxDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D265hp I6 D
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$33,340$61,725
Adjustments for Features0-7,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,340$54,360
Total Invoice$31,946$57,000
Adjustments for Features0-6,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,946$50,199

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122013
ModelPassatX5
TrimTDI SEL PremiumxDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Around view cameras $500
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$3,175$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,801

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122013
ModelPassatX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in115.5 in
Length191.6 in191.2 in
Width72.2 in76.1 in
Height58.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.5,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 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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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested106554%
Total Not Requested92546%

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