BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2017

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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: $28,050

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,920

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550i1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $26,995
Base Invoice $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $25,915
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Xenon HID headlights 800      
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
HD radio 350 350 350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Floor mats       235
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Xenon HID headlights 730      
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
HD radio 315 315 315  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,135  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Floor mats       185
Options (change) 8,420 7,620 7,620 235
Options (change) 7,610 6,880 6,880 185
Destination 825 825 825 820
Total Price $55,045 $59,545 $68,845 $28,050
Total Invoice $50,750 $54,895 $63,455 $26,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,598
Model Year2009200920092017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550i1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$55,045$59,545$68,845$28,050
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,300-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,045$59,245$66,545$27,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$11,500$0
Total Invoice$50,750$54,895$63,455$26,920
Adjustments for Features0-277-2,120-768
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,750$54,618$61,335$26,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,868$10,585$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920092017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550i1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Total Value of Features$2,465$2,765$4,765$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,300$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-2,120-768

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,506 lb.2,940 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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