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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,120

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $23,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,005

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $21,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550iM5GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $83,900 $24,300
Base Invoice $41,210 $45,995 $54,275 $77,370 $22,659
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Multicontour seats 1,200        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450      
iPod integration 400 400 400 400 0
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385 350
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900   1,800
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Autobahn Package         3,020
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Multicontour seats 1,090        
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320      
iPod integration 365 365 365 365 0
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350 310
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730   1,589
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Autobahn Package         2,797
Options (change) 7,705 5,705 4,255 1,855 5,170
Options (change) 7,010 5,190 3,870 1,685 4,696
Destination 825 825 825 825 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $53,130 $56,330 $63,880 $89,580 $30,120
Total Invoice $49,045 $52,010 $58,970 $82,880 $28,005

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,486
Model Year20082008200820082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550iM5GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$53,130$56,330$63,880$89,580$30,120
Adjustments for Features-3,850-3,100-3,950-6,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,280$53,230$59,930$82,965$30,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$10,650$33,685$0
Total Invoice$49,045$52,010$58,970$82,880$28,005
Adjustments for Features-3,554-2,862-3,646-6,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,491$49,148$55,324$76,760$28,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,657$9,833$31,269$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008200820082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550iM5GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote   $200 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150    
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh 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$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$5,090$4,340$5,190$7,855$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,850$3,100$3,950$6,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,554-2,862-3,646-6,1200

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008
Model5-SeriesJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in101.5 in
Length191.1 in179.3 in
Width72.7 in70.1 in
Height57.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested221586%
Total Not Requested35014%

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