BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2008

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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: $29,770

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $26,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,695

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $24,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
Model5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim530i540iGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $24,300
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $22,659
Premium Package 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700  
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Autobahn Package     3,020
Navigation system     1,800
iPod integration     0
Premium Package 2,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645  
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Autobahn Package     2,797
Navigation system     1,589
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 3,650 1,350 4,820
Options (change) 3,355 1,240 4,386
Destination 995 995 650
Total Price $55,845 $58,795 $29,770
Total Invoice $52,645 $55,415 $27,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,875
Model Year201720172008
Model5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim530i540iGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$55,845$58,795$29,770
Adjustments for Features-7,505-6,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,340$52,365$29,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0
Total Invoice$52,645$55,415$27,695
Adjustments for Features-7,075-6,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,570$49,355$27,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,785$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201720172008
Model5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim530i540iGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power trunk closer$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,105$8,030$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,505$6,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,075-6,0600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172008
Model5-SeriesJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in101.5 in
Length194.6 in179.3 in
Width73.5 in70.1 in
Height58.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested132560%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested221586%
Total Not Requested35014%

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