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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: $32,490

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142010201020102010
ModelPassatPassatPassatX5X5X5X5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $47,600 $51,300 $56,300 $85,500
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $43,970 $47,375 $51,975 $78,840
Rear spoiler 375 375 375        
Technology Package       2,800 2,800 2,800  
Premium Package       3,400 3,400 2,200  
Temporary spare tire       150 150 150 150
Heated front seats       500 500 500  
Proximity key       1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
iPod integration       400 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350 350
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler 300 300 300        
Technology Package       2,550 2,550 2,550  
Premium Package       3,095 3,095 2,000  
Temporary spare tire       135 135 135 135
Heated front seats       455 455 455  
Proximity key       910 910 910 910
iPod integration       365 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320 320
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 375 375 375 8,600 8,600 7,000 1,500
Options (change) 300 300 300 7,830 7,830 6,370 1,365
Destination 820 820 820 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,800 0 0
Total Price $32,490 $34,590 $35,460 $57,075 $58,975 $64,175 $87,875
Total Invoice $31,131 $33,146 $33,980 $52,675 $54,280 $59,220 $81,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,731
Model Year2014201420142010201020102010
ModelPassatPassatPassatX5X5X5X5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$32,490$34,590$35,460$57,075$58,975$64,175$87,875
Adjustments for Features00-100-5,215-5,215-5,115-7,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,490$34,590$35,360$51,860$53,760$59,060$80,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0$1,900$7,200$28,300
Total Invoice$31,131$33,146$33,980$52,675$54,280$59,220$81,080
Adjustments for Features00-96-4,813-4,800-4,720-7,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,131$33,146$33,884$47,862$49,480$54,500$73,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,753$0$1,618$6,638$26,100

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year2014201420142010201020102010
ModelPassatPassatPassatX5X5X5X5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100$1100$1100$1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100    
FWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down      $50
Remote app$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$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails      $250
Cargo area partition net   $40$40$40$40
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    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15    
Satellite radio$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25    
Surround sound      $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
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
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers      $50
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 
Door sill trim plates      $100
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
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    
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450    
Wood trim   $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   $100
Total Value of Features$4,065$4,065$4,165$9,280$9,280$9,180$11,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$5,215$5,215$5,115$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-4,813-4,800-4,720-7,118

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20142010
ModelPassatX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in115.5 in
Length191.6 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in76.1 in
Height58.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,917 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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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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
Total Requested160056%
Total Not Requested124044%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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
Total Requested160056%
Total Not Requested124044%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested89056%

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