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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: $30,215

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $22,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,089

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $20,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550iM5GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $83,900 $24,770
Base Invoice $41,210 $45,995 $54,275 $77,370 $23,094
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Multicontour seats 1,200        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450      
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400 400 400  
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385 350
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900   1,990
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Autobahn Package         2,405
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Multicontour seats 1,090        
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320      
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
iPod integration 365 365 365 365  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350 310
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730   1,758
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Autobahn Package         2,227
Options (change) 7,705 5,705 4,255 1,855 4,745
Options (change) 7,010 5,190 3,870 1,685 4,295
Destination 825 825 825 825 700
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $53,130 $56,330 $63,880 $89,580 $30,215
Total Invoice $49,045 $52,010 $58,970 $82,880 $28,089

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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: $19,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,416
Model Year20082008200820082009
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, 13?, 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$30,215
Adjustments for Features-3,835-3,085-3,935-6,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,295$53,245$59,945$82,980$30,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$10,650$33,685$0
Total Invoice$49,045$52,010$58,970$82,880$28,089
Adjustments for Features-3,540-2,848-3,633-6,1060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,505$49,162$55,337$76,774$28,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,657$9,832$31,269$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008200820082009
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote   $200 
DVD-compatible player    $0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive    $15
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port    $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$5,140$4,390$5,240$7,905$1,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,835$3,085$3,935$6,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,540-2,848-3,633-6,1060

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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