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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: $31,560 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||||||
| Difference: $27,335 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,261 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||||||
| Difference: $24,604 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $49,950 | $55,600 | $57,100 | $61,900 | $64,900 | $93,600 | $30,045 |
| Base Invoice | $46,635 | $51,830 | $53,210 | $57,630 | $60,390 | $86,790 | $28,843 |
| M Sport Line | 3,150 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,600 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 695 | ||||||
| M Sport Line | 2,865 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | 685 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,365 | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1,365 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | 365 | 365 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 598 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 7,950 | 3,700 | 3,700 | 3,700 | 500 | 0 | 695 |
| Options (change) | 7,235 | 3,370 | 3,370 | 3,370 | 455 | 0 | 598 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $58,895 | $60,295 | $61,795 | $66,595 | $66,395 | $95,895 | $31,560 |
| Total Invoice | $54,865 | $56,195 | $57,575 | $61,995 | $61,840 | $89,085 | $30,261 |
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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: $23,555 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,083 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 335hp I4 H | 443hp V8 | 560hp V8 | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | S7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 600, 16 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 265/40-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $58,895 | $60,295 | $61,795 | $66,595 | $66,395 | $95,895 | $31,560 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,780 | -3,780 | -3,780 | -3,780 | -4,130 | -6,355 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $55,115 | $56,515 | $58,015 | $62,815 | $62,265 | $89,540 | $31,560 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,400 | $2,900 | $7,700 | $7,150 | $34,425 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $54,865 | $56,195 | $57,575 | $61,995 | $61,840 | $89,085 | $30,261 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,521 | -3,523 | -3,522 | -3,519 | -3,847 | -5,904 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $51,344 | $52,672 | $54,053 | $58,476 | $57,993 | $83,181 | $30,261 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,328 | $2,709 | $7,132 | $6,649 | $31,837 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $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 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $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 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $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, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,405 | $7,405 | $7,405 | $7,405 | $7,755 | $9,980 | $3,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,780 | $3,780 | $3,780 | $3,780 | $4,130 | $6,355 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,521 | -3,523 | -3,522 | -3,519 | -3,847 | -5,904 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 167.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 2,964 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 | 35.3 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 528i
| M Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| 245/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 45% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
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