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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: $39,910

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $22,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,347

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $20,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim540iR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,450 $36,595
Base Invoice $53,180 $35,131
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Proximity key 650  
Heated front seats 500  
Rearview camera 400  
AWD 2,300  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,495
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Proximity key 600  
Heated front seats 455  
Rearview camera 370  
AWD 2,140  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,396
Options (change) 5,300 2,495
Options (change) 4,895 2,396
Destination 995 820
Total Price $62,745 $39,910
Total Invoice $59,070 $38,347

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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: $19,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,012
Model Year20172015
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim540iR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine335hp I6292hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$62,745$39,910
Adjustments for Features-2,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,865$39,910
Total Invoice$59,070$38,347
Adjustments for Features-2,7110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,359$38,347

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

Model Year20172015
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim540iR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
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, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
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 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,905$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7110

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

Model Year20172015
Model5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.1 in103.8 in
Length194.6 in167.5 in
Width73.5 in70.8 in
Height58.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.752.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested125053%

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