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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: $25,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,005

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $23,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550iM5GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $85,700 $24,300
Base Invoice $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $79,025 $22,659
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Value Package 0 0 0    
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385 350
Navigation system 1,900 1,900     1,800
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Body kit 1,600 1,600      
Sport Package 2,900 2,900      
Heated front seats   500 500    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500      
iPod integration       400 0
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Autobahn Package         3,020
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Value Package 0 0 0    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350 310
Navigation system 1,730 1,730     1,589
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Body kit 1,455 1,455      
Sport Package 2,640 2,640      
Heated front seats   455 455    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   455      
iPod integration       365 0
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Autobahn Package         2,797
Options (change) 8,755 8,855 1,955 1,855 5,170
Options (change) 7,965 8,055 1,775 1,685 4,696
Destination 875 875 875 875 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $55,580 $60,980 $63,430 $91,430 $30,120
Total Invoice $51,295 $56,260 $58,580 $84,585 $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: $20,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,952
Model Year20102010201020102008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550iM5GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6S7M6
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)245/40-18245/40-18225/50-17255/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$55,580$60,980$63,430$91,430$30,120
Adjustments for Features-4,700-5,600-4,000-6,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,880$55,380$59,430$84,865$30,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$8,550$33,985$0
Total Invoice$51,295$56,260$58,580$84,585$28,005
Adjustments for Features-4,338-5,167-3,694-6,0740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,957$51,093$54,886$78,511$28,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,136$7,929$31,554$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102010201020102008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550iM5GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100    
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  $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $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
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$0 $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 
HD radio$50$50$50  
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 + 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
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
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$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$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 $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   
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$5,940$6,840$5,240$7,805$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,700$5,600$4,000$6,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,338-5,167-3,694-6,0740

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102008
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 surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Total Requested65029%
Total Not Requested160071%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
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
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 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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