BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2006 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2015

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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,570

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $22,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,342

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $19,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim525i530i550iM51.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $25,380 $29,280
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $24,366 $28,109
Xenon HID headlights 800   800 800    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475    
Sport Package (AWD) 700 700        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595    
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Rear spoiler       0 375  
Wood trim       0    
Lighting Package         995  
Xenon HID headlights 730   730 730    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430    
Sport Package (AWD) 635 635        
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320        
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540    
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640      
Proximity key 910 910 910 910    
Rear spoiler       0 300  
Wood trim       0    
Lighting Package         856  
Options (change) 7,320 6,520 5,170 2,870 1,370 0
Options (change) 6,660 5,930 4,705 2,610 1,156 0
Destination 695 695 695 695 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0 0
Total Price $50,515 $54,015 $63,265 $87,765 $27,570 $30,100
Total Invoice $46,210 $49,395 $57,815 $80,375 $26,342 $28,929

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,316
Model Year200620062006200620152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim525i530i550iM51.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$50,515$54,015$63,265$87,765$27,570$30,100
Adjustments for Features-1,100-1,400-2,000-5,015-4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,415$52,615$61,265$82,750$27,095$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$11,850$33,335$0$3,005
Total Invoice$46,210$49,395$57,815$80,375$26,342$28,929
Adjustments for Features-1,006-1,280-1,828-4,593-4540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,204$48,115$55,987$75,782$25,888$28,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,911$10,783$30,578$0$3,041

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200620062006200620152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim525i530i550iM51.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  $150
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, remote   $200  
iPod integration    $100$100
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Surround sound   $250  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 $150
Compass$0$0$0   
Headlight washers   $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50  
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$3,115$3,415$4,015$7,030$2,490$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$1,400$2,000$5,015$475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,006-1,280-1,828-4,593-4540

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062015
Model5-SeriesJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in104.4 in
Length191.1 in183.3 in
Width72.7 in70.0 in
Height57.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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