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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: $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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| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | 5-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 550i | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | 5-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 550i | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 400hp V8 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/24 MPG | 23/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $73,745 | $41,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,730 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $72,015 | $41,295 |
| Total Invoice | $68,035 | $39,588 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,596 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $66,439 | $39,588 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | 5-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 550i | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | -1,596 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | 5-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 167.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,519 lb. | 3,340 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 | 22.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 52.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| 6-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| DCC & Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| 235/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic collision intervention | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1950 | 44% |
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