| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,365 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| Difference: $31,955 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| Difference: $28,299 | |||
|
|
|||
Calculate Payments |
|||
|
|
|||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 535i | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $55,950 | $24,595 | $34,590 |
| Base Invoice | $51,655 | $23,611 | $33,207 |
| Navigation system | 1,900 | ||
| Value Package | 0 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | ||
| Body kit | 1,600 | ||
| Sport Package (AWD) | 1,400 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | ||
| Autobahn Package | 6,000 | ||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,500 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | ||
| Value Package | 0 | ||
| Proximity key | 910 | ||
| Body kit | 1,455 | ||
| Sport Package (AWD) | 1,275 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | ||
| Autobahn Package | 5,760 | ||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,440 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,495 | 6,000 | 1,500 |
| Options (change) | 5,910 | 5,760 | 1,440 |
| Destination | 875 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $63,320 | $31,365 | $36,860 |
| Total Invoice | $58,440 | $30,141 | $35,417 |
|
|
|||
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Dealer Price Quotes
|
Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars? Request free, no-obligation BMW 5-Series dealer quotes or Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form. The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours. |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,115 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,909 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 535i | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 300hp I6 | 200hp I4 | 256hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 200, 10 | 300, 8 | 300, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $63,320 | $31,365 | $36,860 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,840 | 0 | -1,950 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $57,480 | $31,365 | $34,910 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,545 |
| Total Invoice | $58,440 | $30,141 | $35,417 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,390 | 0 | -1,874 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $53,050 | $30,141 | $33,543 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,402 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 535i | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | ||
| Cargo organizer | $100 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length 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 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,355 | $2,515 | $4,465 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,840 | $0 | $1,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,390 | 0 | -1,874 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 191.2 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,660 lb. | 2,969 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.6 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.0 in | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 46.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Value Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 23% |
| Sport Package (AWD) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 67% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 3425 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
Was this information useful?
We're glad we could help! Share this page: |
|
|
We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it. |
|
|
|
|
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.
