BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2020

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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: $37,415

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $27,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim535iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,400 $36,495
Navigation system 1,900  
Premium Package 2,500  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 1,000  
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Navigation system 1,730  
Premium Package 2,275  
HD radio 315  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 910  
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135  
Options (change) 9,645 0
Options (change) 8,725 0
Destination 825 920
Total Price $64,870 $37,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,464
Model Year20082020
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim535iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6228hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$64,870$37,415
Adjustments for Features-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,355$37,415

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

Model Year20082020
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim535iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,380$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3960

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

Model Year20082020
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.6 in103.8 in
Length191.2 in167.6 in
Width72.7 in70.8 in
Height58.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

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