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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: $36,010

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $29,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,413

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $27,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim530i540i540dM550iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $34,095
Base Invoice $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $32,651
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
M Sport Design 4,900 4,900 4,500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450        
Parking Assistance Package 700 700 700 700  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 700 700    
Heated front seats       500  
Wood trim       0  
Driver Assistance Package         1,095
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
M Sport Design 4,510 4,510 4,140    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335        
Parking Assistance Package 645 645 645 645  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140 140  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 645 645    
Heated front seats       455  
Wood trim       0  
Driver Assistance Package         942
Options (change) 12,150 10,700 10,300 5,050 1,095
Options (change) 11,185 9,850 9,480 4,645 942
Destination 995 995 995 995 820
Total Price $65,545 $69,395 $73,295 $79,445 $36,010
Total Invoice $61,590 $65,185 $68,815 $74,580 $34,413

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,887
Model Year20182018201820182017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim530i540i540dM550iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8220hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$65,545$69,395$73,295$79,445$36,010
Adjustments for Features-5,630-5,630-7,580-9,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,915$63,765$65,715$70,165$36,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$5,800$10,250$0
Total Invoice$61,590$65,185$68,815$74,580$34,413
Adjustments for Features-5,290-5,288-7,117-8,7120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,300$59,897$61,698$65,868$34,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,597$5,398$9,568$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim530i540i540dM550iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Side collision intervention$200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports    $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support    $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support    $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,205$11,205$13,155$14,855$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,630$5,630$7,580$9,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,290-5,288-7,117-8,7120

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

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,747 lb.2,964 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
BMW 5-Series 530i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested2350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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