BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2014

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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: $30,050

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $60,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,821

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $54,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
Model5-SeriesJetta
TrimM5GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,900 $24,535
Base Invoice $77,370 $23,553
Folding second row seats 475  
Rear spoiler 0 375
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 1,000  
HD radio 350  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Autobahn Package   2,290
Navigation Package   2,030
Folding second row seats 430  
Rear spoiler 0 300
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 910  
HD radio 315  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Autobahn Package   2,200
Navigation Package   1,948
Options (change) 2,820 4,695
Options (change) 2,560 4,448
Destination 825 820
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $90,545 $30,050
Total Invoice $83,755 $28,821

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,439
Model Year20082014
Model5-SeriesJetta
TrimM5GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10210hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$90,545$30,050
Adjustments for Features-5,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,605$30,050
Total Invoice$83,755$28,821
Adjustments for Features-5,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,260$28,821

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082014
Model5-SeriesJetta
TrimM5GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,965$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4950

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082014
Model5-SeriesJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in104.4 in
Length191.1 in182.2 in
Width72.7 in70.0 in
Height57.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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