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BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $36,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,369

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $31,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
Model5-Series Gran TurismoGolf / GTI
Trim550iR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $66,000 $35,650
Base Invoice $60,900 $34,225
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700  
Sport Package 1,200  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Heated front seats 500  
App support 250  
AWD 2,300  
Driver Assistance Package   1,295
DCC & Navigation Package   2,245
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455  
Sport Package 1,090  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Heated front seats 455  
App support 230  
AWD 2,115  
Driver Assistance Package   1,114
DCC & Navigation Package   2,154
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 9,350 4,640
Options (change) 8,530 4,324
Destination 895 820
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $77,245 $41,110
Total Invoice $71,325 $39,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,181
Model Year20122016
Model5-Series Gran TurismoGolf / GTI
Trim550iR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine400hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19235/35-19
Total Price$77,245$41,110
Adjustments for Features-3,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,240$41,110
Total Invoice$71,325$39,369
Adjustments for Features-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,550$39,369

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
Model5-Series Gran TurismoGolf / GTI
Trim550iR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,305$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7750

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
Model5-Series Gran TurismoGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.7 in103.8 in
Length196.8 in167.5 in
Width74.8 in70.8 in
Height61.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,060 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.0 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested130057%
Total Not Requested100043%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested117560%
Total Not Requested77540%

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