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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: $37,415

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $23,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152020
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $36,495
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900    
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  
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Driver Assistance Package 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730    
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  
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095  
Options (change) 10,450 9,350 9,350 9,450 5,500 0
Options (change) 9,515 8,515 8,515 8,605 5,010 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 920
Total Price $61,395 $65,945 $67,445 $72,345 $71,395 $37,415

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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: $19,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,451
Model Year201520152015201520152020
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8228hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$61,395$65,945$67,445$72,345$71,395$37,415
Adjustments for Features-4,055-4,055-4,055-4,055-4,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,340$61,890$63,390$68,290$67,340$37,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$6,050$10,950$10,000$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520152020
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $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 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50$50$50$50$50 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor$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
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large     $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Larger infotainment display     $0
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support     $0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass     $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350  
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim$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 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$9,430$9,430$9,430$9,430$9,430$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,055$4,055$4,055$4,055$4,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,774-3,772-3,771-3,768-3,7710

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

Model Year20152020
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in103.8 in
Length193.4 in167.6 in
Width73.2 in70.8 in
Height57.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.2,874 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 Legroom35.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.453.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

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