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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: $37,365

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $28,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,685

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelPassatPassatX5X5X5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,270 $36,835 $52,100 $54,600 $58,900
Base Invoice $32,865 $35,325 $48,130 $50,430 $54,390
Rear spoiler 375 375      
Body kit 1,900 1,900      
Technology Package     2,800 2,800 2,800
Convenience Package     2,750 2,750  
Multicontour seats     1,300   1,300
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750 750 750
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Heated second row seats     350 350 350
Heated front seats     500 500 500
App support     250 250 250
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150
Lane departure warning       950 950
Premium Package         2,200
iPod integration         400
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Body kit 1,700 1,700      
Technology Package     2,550 2,550 2,550
Convenience Package     2,505 2,505  
Multicontour seats     1,185   1,185
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685 685 685
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Proximity key     910 910 910
Heated second row seats     320 320 320
Heated front seats     455 455 455
App support     230 230 230
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135
Lane departure warning       865 865
Premium Package         2,000
iPod integration         365
Options (change) 2,275 2,275 12,600 12,250 13,400
Options (change) 2,000 2,000 11,480 11,160 12,205
Destination 820 820 875 875 875
Total Price $37,365 $39,930 $65,575 $67,725 $73,175
Total Invoice $35,685 $38,145 $60,485 $62,465 $67,470

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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: $23,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,423
Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelPassatPassatX5X5X5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4280hp V6300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$37,365$39,930$65,575$67,725$73,175
Adjustments for Features0-100-4,745-4,295-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,365$39,830$60,830$63,430$69,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0$2,600$8,225
Total Invoice$35,685$38,145$60,485$62,465$67,470
Adjustments for Features0-96-4,377-3,961-3,799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,685$38,049$56,108$58,504$63,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,364$0$2,396$7,563

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelPassatPassatX5X5X5
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 $150
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,800$6,900$11,545$11,095$10,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$4,745$4,295$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-4,377-3,961-3,799

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20162011
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 Weight3,231 lb.4,961 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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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested112569%
Total Not Requested51531%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested77538%
Total Not Requested124062%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested112569%
Total Not Requested51531%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested77538%
Total Not Requested124062%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested112569%
Total Not Requested51531%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested77548%
Total Not Requested84052%

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