BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2015

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,855

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $26,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $23,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim530i1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $51,400 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $46,955 $28,171 $29,131
Navigation system 1,800    
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
Sport Package (AWD) 700    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Satellite radio 595    
Proximity key 1,000    
Heated front seats 500    
Driver Assistance Package   695 695
Lighting Package   995 995
Navigation system 1,640    
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
Sport Package (AWD) 635    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Satellite radio 540    
Proximity key 910    
Heated front seats 455    
Driver Assistance Package   598 598
Lighting Package   856 856
Options (change) 6,745 1,690 1,690
Options (change) 6,135 1,454 1,454
Destination 695 820 820
Total Price $58,840 $31,855 $32,855
Total Invoice $53,785 $30,445 $31,405

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,474
Model Year200620152015
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim530i1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine255hp I6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$58,840$31,855$32,855
Adjustments for Features-3,140-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,700$30,805$32,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$53,785$30,445$31,405
Adjustments for Features-2,870-1,0040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,915$29,441$31,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,964

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

Model Year200620152015
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim530i1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,080$2,990$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,140$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,870-1,0040

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

Model Year20062015
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.6 in103.5 in
Length191.2 in179.6 in
Width72.7 in70.8 in
Height58.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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