BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2006

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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: $29,384

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $25,211

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,867

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $24,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520152006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM52.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $93,600 $23,590
Base Invoice $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $86,790 $21,702
Premium Package 2,600            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Rear spoiler           0 479
Wood trim           0  
Package 2             2,885
Navigation system             1,800
Premium Package 2,365            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455    
Rear spoiler           0 310
Wood trim           0  
Package 2             2,636
Navigation system             1,589
Options (change) 3,650 1,050 1,050 1,050 500 0 5,164
Options (change) 3,320 955 955 955 455 0 4,535
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 630
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $54,595 $57,645 $59,145 $63,945 $66,395 $95,895 $29,384
Total Invoice $50,950 $53,780 $55,160 $59,580 $61,840 $89,085 $26,867

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,631
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,809
Model Year2015201520152015201520152006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM52.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$54,595$57,645$59,145$63,945$66,395$95,895$29,384
Adjustments for Features-4,580-3,680-3,680-3,680-5,580-7,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,015$53,965$55,465$60,265$60,815$88,790$29,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$5,450$10,250$10,800$38,775$0
Total Invoice$50,950$53,780$55,160$59,580$61,840$89,085$26,867
Adjustments for Features-4,274-3,433-3,432-3,429-5,197-6,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,676$50,347$51,728$56,151$56,643$82,485$26,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,671$5,052$9,475$9,967$35,809$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2015201520152015201520152006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM52.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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 
AC power outlet      $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   $100$100 
Power trunk closer$350      
Proximity key$250   $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$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$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$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$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote      $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200    $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound     $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass      $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers     $50$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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat      $150
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50
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 recliner, 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,480$5,580$5,580$5,580$7,480$9,005$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,580$3,680$3,680$3,680$5,580$7,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,274-3,433-3,432-3,429-5,197-6,6000

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152006
Model5-SeriesJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in101.5 in
Length193.4 in179.3 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,260 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 Legroom35.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested262587%
Total Not Requested40013%

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