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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: $33,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $26,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,892

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $23,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim528i535i550iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $62,700 $30,135
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $57,865 $28,930
Premium Package 2,600 1,500    
Navigation system 1,900 1,900    
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900   1,495
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500  
Lane departure warning 700 700 700  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
App support 250 250 250  
Rearview camera 400 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Lighting Package       995
Premium Package 2,365 1,365    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730   1,286
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455  
Lane departure warning 635 635 635  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
App support 230 230 230  
Rearview camera 365 365    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Lighting Package       856
Options (change) 11,700 10,600 4,350 2,490
Options (change) 10,650 9,650 3,960 2,142
Destination 925 925 925 820
Total Price $60,425 $64,925 $67,975 $33,445
Total Invoice $55,730 $59,885 $62,750 $31,892

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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: $24,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,435
Model Year2013201320132016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim528i535i550iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$60,425$64,925$67,975$33,445
Adjustments for Features-2,605-2,605-1,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,820$62,320$66,970$33,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$9,150$0
Total Invoice$55,730$59,885$62,750$31,892
Adjustments for Features-2,403-2,403-9280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,327$57,482$61,822$31,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,155$8,495$0

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

Model Year2013201320132016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim528i535i550iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
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 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot   $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
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
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 
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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,930$6,930$5,530$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$2,605$1,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,403-2,403-9280

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

Model Year20132016
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 Weight3,815 lb.2,964 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 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested235080%
Total Not Requested60020%

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