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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,110 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | ||
| Difference: $25,685 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,369 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | ||
| Difference: $23,431 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 540i | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $56,450 | $35,650 |
| Base Invoice | $53,180 | $34,225 |
| Driver Assistance Plus II | 1,700 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,800 | |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | 1,400 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | 300 | |
| AWD | 2,300 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,295 | |
| DCC & Navigation Package | 2,245 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,100 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus II | 1,565 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,655 | |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | 1,290 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Proximity key | 600 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | 275 | |
| AWD | 2,140 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,114 | |
| DCC & Navigation Package | 2,154 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,056 | |
| Options (change) | 9,350 | 4,640 |
| Options (change) | 8,625 | 4,324 |
| Destination | 995 | 820 |
| Total Price | $66,795 | $41,110 |
| Total Invoice | $62,800 | $39,369 |
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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: $20,680 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,725 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 540i | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 335hp I6 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/29 MPG | 23/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $66,795 | $41,110 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,005 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $61,790 | $41,110 |
| Total Invoice | $62,800 | $39,369 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,706 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $58,094 | $39,369 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 540i | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | $1000 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | $100 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Evasive maneuver assist | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Side collision intervention | $200 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |
| 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 fuel door | $100 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| 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 | $12,430 | $7,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,005 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,706 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 167.5 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,019 lb. | 3,340 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.7 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.7 | 52.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Driver Assistance Plus II | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Side collision prevention | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 100% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| 6-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic collision intervention | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 4% |
| DCC & Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| 235/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 64% |
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