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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Eos Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Eos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,540

Volkswagen Eos VR6   
Difference: $11,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,635

Volkswagen Eos VR6   
Difference: $10,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesEos
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $38,100
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $35,517
Premium Package 2,250        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750    
Xenon HID headlights         950
iPod integration         0
Navigation system         1,800
Premium Package 2,050        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685    
Xenon HID headlights         839
iPod integration         0
Navigation system         1,589
Options (change) 5,500 4,000 2,150 850 2,750
Options (change) 5,010 3,645 1,960 775 2,428
Destination 895 895 895 895 690
Total Price $53,295 $57,395 $63,995 $63,745 $41,540
Total Invoice $49,235 $53,020 $59,110 $58,890 $38,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Eos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Eos VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,444
Model Year20122012201220122008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesEos
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$53,295$57,395$63,995$63,745$41,540
Adjustments for Features-4500-100-300-4,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,845$57,395$63,895$63,445$36,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$11,050$10,600$0
Total Invoice$49,235$53,020$59,110$58,890$38,635
Adjustments for Features-4160-92-277-4,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,819$53,020$59,018$58,613$34,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,201$10,199$9,794$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Eos

Model Year20122012201220122008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesEos
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Wind blocker    $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop    $6750
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,695$5,245$5,345$5,545$9,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0$100$300$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments-4160-92-277-4,260

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Eos

Model Year20122008
Model5-SeriesEos
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in101.5 in
Length193.1 in173.5 in
Width73.2 in70.5 in
Height57.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in32.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft36.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.410.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Eos VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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