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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: $27,429

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $24,246

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,407

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $22,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013201020102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJettaJettaJetta
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
Navigation system 1,900 1,900       1,790 1,790 1,790
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550          
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500        
Wood trim         0      
iPod integration           0 0  
Rear spoiler           360   360
Sunroof           1,000 1,000  
Body kit           1,999 2,350 1,999
Larger rear spoiler             499  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730       1,581 1,581 1,581
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500          
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455        
Wood trim         0      
iPod integration           0 0  
Rear spoiler           280   280
Sunroof           883 883  
Body kit           1,685 2,075 1,685
Larger rear spoiler             370  
Options (change) 2,950 2,950 1,050 500 0 5,149 5,639 4,149
Options (change) 2,685 2,685 955 455 0 4,429 4,909 3,546
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $51,675 $57,275 $63,375 $64,125 $92,425 $27,429 $30,079 $28,179
Total Invoice $47,765 $52,920 $58,550 $59,245 $85,390 $25,407 $27,911 $26,312

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,331
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,630
Model Year20132013201320132013201020102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJettaJettaJetta
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S7M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$51,675$57,275$63,375$64,125$92,425$27,429$30,079$28,179
Adjustments for Features-5,115-6,265-6,265-7,065-9,9900-100-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,560$51,010$57,110$57,060$82,435$27,429$29,979$27,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$10,550$10,500$35,875$200$2,750$0
Total Invoice$47,765$52,920$58,550$59,245$85,390$25,407$27,911$26,312
Adjustments for Features-4,728-5,789-5,788-6,527-9,2300-93-887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,037$47,131$52,762$52,718$76,160$25,407$27,818$25,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,094$9,725$9,681$33,123$0$2,411$18

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132013201320132013201020102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJettaJettaJetta
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300    
7-speed automated manual    $1200   
6-speed manual     $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0   
FWD     $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100$100$100
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire     $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250   
Rearview camera   $200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100   
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250     
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125     
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150   
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0$0
Larger rear spoiler      $200 
Rear spoiler    $200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, remote    $200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50   
iPod integration     $100$100$100
Satellite radio     $200$200$200
SD Card slot     $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound    $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125   
Compass     $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125    
Headlight washers    $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    $0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner    $650   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100   
Total Value of Features$7,065$8,215$8,215$9,015$11,940$1,950$2,050$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,115$6,265$6,265$7,065$9,990$0$100$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,728-5,789-5,788-6,527-9,2300-93-887

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132010
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 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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 player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

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