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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $29,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $26,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim535iGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,400 $25,095
Base Invoice $50,230 $24,091
Navigation system 1,900  
iPod integration 400  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Driver's Edition   4,600
Navigation system 1,730  
iPod integration 365  
Heated front seats 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 4,845 4,600
Options (change) 4,410 4,416
Destination 825 820
Total Price $60,070 $30,515
Total Invoice $55,465 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,277
Model Year20082014
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim535iGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$60,070$30,515
Adjustments for Features-5,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,805$30,515
Total Invoice$55,465$29,327
Adjustments for Features-4,8610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,604$29,327

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

Model Year20082014
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim535iGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,730$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8610

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

Model Year20082014
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.6 in101.5 in
Length191.2 in165.4 in
Width72.7 in70.3 in
Height58.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.3 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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