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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: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014201420142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatX5X5X5X5
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $52,800 $55,100 $56,600 $68,200
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $48,755 $50,870 $52,250 $62,925
Rear spoiler 375 375 375        
Premium Package       2,700 2,700 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550  
Temporary spare tire       150 150 150 150
Rear spoiler 300 300 300        
Premium Package       2,455 2,455 2,455  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500  
Temporary spare tire       135 135 135 135
Options (change) 375 375 375 3,400 3,400 3,400 150
Options (change) 300 300 300 3,090 3,090 3,090 135
Destination 770 770 770 925 925 925 925
Total Price $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $57,125 $59,425 $60,925 $69,275
Total Invoice $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $52,770 $54,885 $56,265 $63,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,866
Model Year2012201220122014201420142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatX5X5X5X5
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$31,040$33,340$34,095$57,125$59,425$60,925$69,275
Adjustments for Features00-100-5,590-7,540-7,540-7,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,040$33,340$33,995$51,535$51,885$53,385$61,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$350$1,850$10,050
Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,670$52,770$54,885$56,265$63,985
Adjustments for Features00-96-5,164-6,964-6,963-7,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,574$47,606$47,921$49,302$56,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$315$1,696$9,276

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year2012201220122014201420142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatX5X5X5X5
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0    
RWD   $0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers   $300$300$300 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera      $200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100    
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25    
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat      $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat      $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat      $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0    
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100    
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,650$3,750$9,240$11,190$11,190$11,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$5,590$7,540$7,540$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-5,164-6,964-6,963-7,103

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122014
ModelPassatX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in115.5 in
Length191.6 in193.2 in
Width72.2 in76.3 in
Height58.5 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in60.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.966.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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