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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $32,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelPassatPassatX5X5X5X5
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $53,900 $56,200 $57,700 $70,100
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $50,270 $52,385 $53,765 $65,170
Rear spoiler 375 375        
Driver Assistance Plus     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Package     1,400 1,400 1,400  
Cold Weather Package     550 550 550 550
Premium Package     2,550 2,550 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500
LED headlights     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Driver Assistance Plus     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Package     1,275 1,275 1,275  
Cold Weather Package     500 500 500 500
Premium Package     2,320 2,320 2,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135 135
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455 455
LED headlights     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Options (change) 375 375 10,700 10,700 10,700 6,200
Options (change) 300 300 9,735 9,735 9,735 5,640
Destination 850 850 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,875 $35,875 $65,595 $67,895 $69,395 $77,295
Total Invoice $31,503 $34,380 $61,000 $63,115 $64,495 $71,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,610
Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelPassatPassatX5X5X5X5
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4280hp V6300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$32,875$35,875$65,595$67,895$69,395$77,295
Adjustments for Features0-150-5,255-7,205-7,205-7,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,875$35,725$60,340$60,690$62,190$70,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$350$1,850$9,875
Total Invoice$31,503$34,380$61,000$63,115$64,495$71,805
Adjustments for Features0-144-4,887-6,698-6,696-6,577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,503$34,236$56,113$56,417$57,799$65,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$304$1,686$9,115

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelPassatPassatX5X5X5X5
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr 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$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Lane departure collision mitigation  $50$50$50$50
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
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    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0    
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals$75$75    
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    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$4,975$5,125$10,230$12,180$12,180$12,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$5,255$7,205$7,205$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-4,887-6,698-6,696-6,577

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X5

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,275 lb.4,681 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 sDrive35i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested125062%
Total Not Requested77538%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested125062%
Total Not Requested77538%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested125062%
Total Not Requested77538%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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