BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2013

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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $24,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $22,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim540iR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,450 $34,795
Base Invoice $53,180 $33,403
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 650  
AWD 2,300  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 600  
AWD 2,140  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 4,300 1,720
Options (change) 3,980 1,651
Destination 995 795
Total Price $61,745 $37,310
Total Invoice $58,155 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,956
Model Year20172013
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim540iR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine335hp I6256hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$61,745$37,310
Adjustments for Features-5,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,065$37,310
Total Invoice$58,155$35,849
Adjustments for Features-5,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,805$35,849

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

Model Year20172013
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim540iR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
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
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,605$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3500

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

Model Year20172013
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.1 in101.5 in
Length194.6 in165.4 in
Width73.5 in70.3 in
Height58.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.746.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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