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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $29,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim530iSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $51,400 $30,245
Navigation system 1,800  
Sport Package (AWD) 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio 595  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Navigation system 1,640  
Sport Package (AWD) 635  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio 540  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
Options (change) 8,245 0
Options (change) 7,500 0
Destination 695 850
Total Price $60,340 $31,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,646
Model Year20062018
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim530iSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine255hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$60,340$31,095
Adjustments for Features-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,625$31,095

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

Model Year20062018
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim530iSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,530$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6540

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

Model Year20062018
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.6 in103.5 in
Length191.2 in179.8 in
Width72.7 in70.8 in
Height58.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,054 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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%

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