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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: $34,085

Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium   
Difference: $27,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,659

Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelPassatX5
TrimTDI SEL PremiumxDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,915 $51,800
Base Invoice $31,564 $47,855
Rear spoiler 375  
Premium Package   3,400
Technology Package   2,800
Temporary spare tire   150
Heated front seats   500
iPod integration   400
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Rear spoiler 300  
Premium Package   3,095
Technology Package   2,550
Temporary spare tire   135
Heated front seats   455
iPod integration   365
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 375 8,600
Options (change) 300 7,830
Destination 795 875
Total Price $34,085 $61,275
Total Invoice $32,659 $56,560

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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: $20,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,035
Model Year20132011
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, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$34,085$61,275
Adjustments for Features0-6,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,085$54,920
Total Invoice$32,659$56,560
Adjustments for Features0-5,866
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,659$50,694

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20132011
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
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
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
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 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$3,225$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,866

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20132011
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested140049%
Total Not Requested146551%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61538%
Total Not Requested102562%

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