BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2017

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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,295

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $32,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,588

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $28,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim550iR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $62,000 $35,655
Base Invoice $57,220 $34,229
Cold Weather Package 1,450  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 2,600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Proximity key 1,000  
App support 250  
AWD 2,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,720
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Cold Weather Package 1,320  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 2,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Proximity key 910  
App support 230  
AWD 2,115  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
DCC & Navigation Package   3,483
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 10,850 4,820
Options (change) 9,920 4,539
Destination 895 820
Total Price $73,745 $41,295
Total Invoice $68,035 $39,588

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,851
Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim550iR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine400hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$73,745$41,295
Adjustments for Features-1,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,015$41,295
Total Invoice$68,035$39,588
Adjustments for Features-1,5960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,439$39,588

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim550iR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$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
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$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 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,905$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5960

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in103.8 in
Length193.1 in167.5 in
Width73.2 in70.8 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.452.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested250056%
Total Not Requested195044%

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