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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: $37,415 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | ||||
| Difference: $22,735 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2020 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $45,050 | $50,100 | $60,200 | $36,495 |
| Premium Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | |
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| App support | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Dynamic Handling Package | 2,700 | 2,700 | ||
| Rearview camera | 400 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | |
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| App support | 230 | 230 | 230 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| Dynamic Handling Package | 2,455 | 2,455 | ||
| Rearview camera | 365 | |||
| Options (change) | 14,225 | 15,025 | 10,675 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 12,970 | 13,695 | 9,715 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 920 |
| Total Price | $60,150 | $66,000 | $71,750 | $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: $21,730 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,643 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2020 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 | 228hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $60,150 | $66,000 | $71,750 | $37,415 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,005 | -1,505 | -2,005 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $59,145 | $64,495 | $69,745 | $37,415 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,350 | $10,600 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2020 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | $500 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,955 | $7,455 | $7,955 | $5,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,005 | $1,505 | $2,005 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -927 | -1,388 | -1,849 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2011 | 2020 |
| Model | 5-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 167.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 2,874 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 53.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 31% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/45WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 31% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 10% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 90% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Active stabilizer bars | 500 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 42% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Active stabilizer bars | 500 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 42% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 10% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 90% |
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