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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $34,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $30,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
Model5-Series Gran TurismoGolf / GTI
Trim550iR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,800 $34,590
Base Invoice $62,555 $33,207
Heated front seats 500  
AWD 2,300  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Heated front seats 455  
AWD 2,115  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 2,800 1,500
Options (change) 2,570 1,440
Destination 925 770
Total Price $71,525 $36,860
Total Invoice $66,050 $35,417

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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: $28,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,834
Model Year20132012
Model5-Series Gran TurismoGolf / GTI
Trim550iR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine445hp V8256hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$71,525$36,860
Adjustments for Features-6,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,245$36,860
Total Invoice$66,050$35,417
Adjustments for Features-5,7990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,251$35,417

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

Model Year20132012
Model5-Series Gran TurismoGolf / GTI
Trim550iR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
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, driver 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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,830$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7990

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

Model Year20132012
Model5-Series Gran TurismoGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.7 in101.5 in
Length196.8 in165.4 in
Width74.8 in70.3 in
Height61.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,060 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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