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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: $29,865

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $23,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,779

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $21,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $24,770
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $23,094
Navigation system 1,900 1,900     1,990
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 475 475   475  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Autobahn Package         2,405
Navigation system 1,730 1,730     1,758
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Folding second row seats 430 430   430  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Autobahn Package         2,227
Options (change) 5,225 3,775 1,400 1,325 4,395
Options (change) 4,755 3,435 1,275 1,205 3,985
Destination 895 895 895 895 700
Total Price $53,020 $57,170 $63,245 $64,220 $29,865
Total Invoice $48,980 $52,810 $58,425 $59,320 $27,779

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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: $18,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,614
Model Year20122012201220122009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$53,020$57,170$63,245$64,220$29,865
Adjustments for Features-4,965-4,965-4,965-5,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,055$52,205$58,280$58,355$29,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$10,225$10,300$0
Total Invoice$48,980$52,810$58,425$59,320$27,779
Adjustments for Features-4,587-4,586-4,587-5,4170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,393$48,224$53,838$53,903$27,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,831$9,445$9,510$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012201220122009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera   $200 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
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 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,415$6,415$6,415$7,315$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,965$4,965$4,965$5,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,587-4,586-4,587-5,4170

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122009
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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