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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: $35,120

Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,654

Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelPassatX5
TrimTDI SEL PremiumxDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,925 $56,600
Base Invoice $32,534 $52,250
Rear spoiler 375  
Premium Package   2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Rearview camera   400
Rear spoiler 300  
Premium Package   2,455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Temporary spare tire   135
Rearview camera   365
Options (change) 375 3,800
Options (change) 300 3,455
Destination 820 925
Total Price $35,120 $61,325
Total Invoice $33,654 $56,630

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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: $19,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,029
Model Year20152014
ModelPassatX5
TrimTDI SEL PremiumxDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 D255hp I6 D
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$35,120$61,325
Adjustments for Features0-6,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,120$54,885
Total Invoice$33,654$56,630
Adjustments for Features0-5,947
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,654$50,683

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20152014
ModelPassatX5
TrimTDI SEL PremiumxDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate $350
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 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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
USB port $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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,075$10,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,947

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20152014
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 Weight3,497 lb.4,930 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 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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