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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: $39,090

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,339

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelPassatX5
TrimV6 SEL Premium4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,995 $54,800
Base Invoice $34,519 $50,595
Rear spoiler 375  
Body kit 1,900  
Multicontour seats   1,200
Technology Package   2,600
Premium Package   1,850
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Rear spoiler 300  
Body kit 1,700  
Multicontour seats   1,090
Technology Package   2,365
Premium Package   1,685
HD radio   320
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 2,275 8,495
Options (change) 2,000 7,730
Destination 820 825
Total Price $39,090 $64,120
Total Invoice $37,339 $59,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,401
Model Year20152008
ModelPassatX5
TrimV6 SEL Premium4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$39,090$64,120
Adjustments for Features0-5,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,090$58,255
Total Invoice$37,339$59,150
Adjustments for Features0-5,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,339$53,740

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20152008
ModelPassatX5
TrimV6 SEL Premium4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
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
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
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 recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,940$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,410

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,423 lb.5,335 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 4.8i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%
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 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 Requested70054%
Total Not Requested59046%

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