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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,190

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $23,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,054

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $20,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta SportWagen
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $25,795
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $24,763
Navigation system 1,900 1,900     800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 475 475   475  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof         1,800
Navigation system 1,730 1,730     768
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Folding second row seats 430 430   430  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Panoramic sunroof         1,728
Options (change) 4,775 4,775 2,400 2,325 2,600
Options (change) 4,345 4,345 2,185 2,115 2,496
Destination 895 895 895 895 795
Total Price $52,570 $58,170 $64,245 $65,220 $29,190
Total Invoice $48,570 $53,720 $59,335 $60,230 $28,054

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,400
Model Year20122012201220122013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta SportWagen
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8140hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$52,570$58,170$64,245$65,220$29,190
Adjustments for Features-4,455-5,605-5,605-6,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,115$52,565$58,640$58,715$29,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$10,525$10,600$0
Total Invoice$48,570$53,720$59,335$60,230$28,054
Adjustments for Features-4,116-5,176-5,177-6,0070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,454$48,544$54,158$54,223$28,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,090$9,704$9,769$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20122012201220122013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta SportWagen
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera   $200 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
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, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, 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, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$8,130$9,280$9,280$10,180$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,455$5,605$5,605$6,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,116-5,176-5,177-6,0070

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20122013
Model5-SeriesJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.9 in101.5 in
Length193.1 in179.3 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.466.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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