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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,760

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $32,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,509

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011201120112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatX6X6X6X6
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumxDrive35ixDrive50iActiveHybridM
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $57,000 $67,700 $88,900 $89,200
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $52,640 $62,485 $81,990 $82,265
Cargo net 95 95 95        
Premium Package       1,800 1,800    
Navigation system       1,900      
Heated front seats       500 500    
Proximity key       1,000 1,000   1,000
Temporary spare tire       150 150   150
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350 350
Wood trim             0
Cargo net 69 69 69        
Premium Package       1,640 1,640    
Navigation system       1,730      
Heated front seats       455 455    
Proximity key       910 910   910
Temporary spare tire       135 135   135
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320 320
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 95 95 95 5,700 3,800 350 1,500
Options (change) 69 69 69 5,190 3,460 320 1,365
Destination 770 770 770 875 875 875 875
Total Price $30,760 $33,060 $33,815 $63,575 $72,375 $90,125 $91,575
Total Invoice $29,509 $31,715 $32,439 $58,705 $66,820 $83,185 $84,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,573
Model Year2012201220122011201120112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatX6X6X6X6
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumxDrive35ixDrive50iActiveHybridM
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6300hp I6400hp V8400hp V8 H555hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T8T8B7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18255/50-19255/50-19275/40-20275/40-20
Total Price$30,760$33,060$33,815$63,575$72,375$90,125$91,575
Adjustments for Features00-100-6,090-6,975-11,015-8,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,760$33,060$33,715$57,485$65,400$79,110$83,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$7,915$21,625$25,800
Total Invoice$29,509$31,715$32,439$58,705$66,820$83,185$84,505
Adjustments for Features00-96-5,623-6,440-10,167-7,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,509$31,715$32,343$53,082$60,380$73,018$76,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0$7,298$19,936$23,773

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X6

Model Year2012201220122011201120112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatX6X6X6X6
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumxDrive35ixDrive50iActiveHybridM
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic     $2000 
FWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers     $300 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500 
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Second-row low console   $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125 
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500 $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking   $0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Running boards     $350 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
CD changer, remote     $200 
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Media drive$15$15$15$15 $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25    
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25 $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25 $25  
USB port     $25 
Voice control for external devices     $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)     $350 
Headlight washers      $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000 
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350$350
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,615$2,615$2,715$8,705$9,590$13,630$10,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$6,090$6,975$11,015$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-5,623-6,440-10,167-7,650

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X6

Model Year20122011
ModelPassatX6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in115.5 in
Length191.6 in192.1 in
Width72.2 in78.1 in
Height58.5 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.951.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Cargo net40Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested54046%
Total Not Requested62554%

Option Package Details
BMW X6 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Cargo net40Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested44062%
Total Not Requested27538%

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