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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: $27,779

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $26,901

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,717

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $24,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010201020102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJettaJettaJetta
Trim528i535i550iM5TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $85,700 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $79,025 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475      
Value Package 0 0 0        
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385 350   350
Body kit 1,600 1,600     1,999 2,350 1,999
Sport Package 2,900 2,900          
Navigation system 1,900 1,900     1,790 1,790 1,790
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595      
Heated front seats   500 500        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500          
iPod integration       400 0 0  
Rear spoiler       0 360   360
Wood trim       0      
Sunroof         1,000 1,000  
Larger rear spoiler           499  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430      
Value Package 0 0 0        
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350 310   310
Body kit 1,455 1,455     1,685 2,075 1,685
Sport Package 2,640 2,640          
Navigation system 1,730 1,730     1,581 1,581 1,581
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540      
Heated front seats   455 455        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   455          
iPod integration       365 0 0  
Rear spoiler       0 280   280
Wood trim       0      
Sunroof         883 883  
Larger rear spoiler           370  
Options (change) 7,855 8,855 1,955 1,855 5,499 5,639 4,499
Options (change) 7,145 8,055 1,775 1,685 4,739 4,909 3,856
Destination 875 875 875 875 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $54,680 $60,980 $63,430 $91,430 $27,779 $30,079 $28,529
Total Invoice $50,475 $56,260 $58,580 $84,585 $25,717 $27,911 $26,622

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,916
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,972
Model Year2010201020102010201020102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJettaJettaJetta
Trim528i535i550iM5TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionM6T6M6S7M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/50-17255/40-19205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$54,680$60,980$63,430$91,430$27,779$30,079$28,529
Adjustments for Features-5,385-6,985-5,385-7,950-2000-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,295$53,995$58,045$83,480$27,579$30,079$27,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$8,750$34,185$200$2,700$0
Total Invoice$50,475$56,260$58,580$84,585$25,717$27,911$26,622
Adjustments for Features-4,971-6,444-4,973-7,355-1850-1,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,504$49,816$53,607$77,230$25,532$27,911$25,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,312$8,103$31,726$0$2,379$17

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2010201020102010201020102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJettaJettaJetta
Trim528i535i550iM5TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    $1100
7-speed automated manual   $1200   
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100      
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$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  $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire    $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Tires, run-flat$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
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$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0$0$0
Larger rear spoiler     $200 
Rear spoiler   $200$200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote   $200   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50    
Media drive    $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player    $50$50$50
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
Traffic information   $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$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Headlight washers$50  $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    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 $100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500     
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100     
Total Value of Features$7,115$8,715$7,115$9,680$1,930$1,730$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,385$6,985$5,385$7,950$200$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,971-6,444-4,973-7,355-1850-1,073

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102010
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

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested130081%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front seat active head restraints0No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested190084%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested115092%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front seat active head restraints0No
Total Requested35018%
Total Not Requested160082%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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