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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: $30,425

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $22,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,990

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $19,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelPassatX5
TrimTDI SExDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $51,200
Base Invoice $25,985 $47,285
Floor mats 235  
Rear spoiler 375  
Body kit 1,900  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750
Temporary spare tire   150
HD radio   350
Heated front seats   500
iPod integration   400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Floor mats 185  
Rear spoiler 300  
Body kit 1,700  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685
Temporary spare tire   135
HD radio   320
Heated front seats   455
iPod integration   365
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 2,510 2,745
Options (change) 2,185 2,500
Destination 820 825
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $30,425 $52,970
Total Invoice $28,990 $48,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat TDI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,692
Model Year20152009
ModelPassatX5
TrimTDI SExDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 D265hp I6 D
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/44 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/55-18
Total Price$30,425$52,970
Adjustments for Features0-6,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,425$46,320
Total Invoice$28,990$48,810
Adjustments for Features0-6,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,990$42,682

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20152009
ModelPassatX5
TrimTDI SExDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote app$25 
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
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$1,715$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,128

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20152009
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 Weight3,408 lb.5,291 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 xDrive35d

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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