BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2010

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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: $22,935

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $27,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,580

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $24,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112010201020102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim528i535i550iSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
Navigation system 1,900 1,900   1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550          
Heated front seats 500 500 500        
Folding second row seats 475 475 475        
iPod integration 400 400 400 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350        
Sunroof         1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730   1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500          
Heated front seats 455 455 455        
Folding second row seats 430 430 430        
iPod integration 365 365 365 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320        
Sunroof         883 883  
Options (change) 4,175 4,175 1,725 1,790 2,790 2,790 1,790
Options (change) 3,800 3,800 1,570 1,581 2,464 2,464 1,581
Destination 875 875 875 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $50,100 $55,150 $62,800 $22,935 $25,070 $27,230 $25,820
Total Invoice $46,320 $50,965 $58,030 $21,580 $23,442 $25,466 $24,347

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,889
Model Year2011201120112010201020102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim528i535i550iSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionT8T8T8M5M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$50,100$55,150$62,800$22,935$25,070$27,230$25,820
Adjustments for Features-4,165-4,865-7,0150-375-475-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,935$50,285$55,785$22,935$24,695$26,755$24,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$9,850$0$1,760$3,820$1,560
Total Invoice$46,320$50,965$58,030$21,580$23,442$25,466$24,347
Adjustments for Features-3,851-4,496-6,4820-351-444-1,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,469$46,469$51,548$21,580$23,091$25,022$23,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$9,079$0$1,511$3,442$1,518

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201120112010201020102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim528i535i550iSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
5-speed manual   $0   
6-speed manual    $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0    
FWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100
Remote app$25$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350    
Universal garage door opener  $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front  $150    
Obstacle detection, rear  $250    
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100    
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200    
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175    
Residual heat$50$50$50    
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50    
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125    
Compass    $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50    
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting  $150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors  $50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100 
Leather door panel trim  $250    
Leather seating surfaces  $900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0$0$0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Total Value of Features$5,165$5,865$8,015$1,000$1,375$1,475$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,165$4,865$7,015$0$375$475$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,851-4,496-6,4820-351-444-1,249

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112010
Model5-SeriesJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in101.5 in
Length193.1 in179.3 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

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