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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $65,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $59,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimM5GTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $94,100 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $87,250 $23,611 $33,207
Rear spoiler 0    
Wood trim 0    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Rear spoiler 0    
Wood trim 0    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 0 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 0 5,760 1,440
Destination 995 770 770
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $96,395 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $89,545 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,178
Model Year201620122012
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimM5GTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine560hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionS7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$96,395$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-8,8550-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,540$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$89,545$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-8,2260-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,319$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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

Model Year201620122012
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimM5GTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,580$1,725$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,855$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,2260-1,874

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

Model Year20162012
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in101.5 in
Length193.4 in165.4 in
Width73.2 in70.3 in
Height57.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.446.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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