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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: $28,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,342

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $25,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim528i535i550iM51.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $85,700 $25,380 $29,280
Base Invoice $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $79,025 $24,366 $28,109
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475    
Value Package 0 0 0      
Xenon HID headlights 900          
Navigation system 1,900 1,900        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Body kit 1,600 1,600        
Sport Package 2,900 2,900        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595    
Heated front seats   500 500      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500        
Rear spoiler       0 375  
iPod integration       400    
Wood trim       0    
Lighting Package         995  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430    
Value Package 0 0 0      
Xenon HID headlights 820          
Navigation system 1,730 1,730        
Proximity key 910 910 910 910    
Body kit 1,455 1,455        
Sport Package 2,640 2,640        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540    
Heated front seats   455 455      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   455        
Rear spoiler       0 300  
iPod integration       365    
Wood trim       0    
Lighting Package         856  
Options (change) 9,370 9,470 2,570 2,470 1,370 0
Options (change) 8,525 8,615 2,335 2,245 1,156 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0 0
Total Price $56,195 $61,595 $64,045 $92,045 $27,570 $30,100
Total Invoice $51,855 $56,820 $59,140 $85,145 $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: $25,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,688
Model Year201020102010201020152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim528i535i550iM51.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6S7T6M6
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)245/40-18245/40-18225/50-17255/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$56,195$61,595$64,045$92,045$27,570$30,100
Adjustments for Features-3,475-4,375-2,775-5,340-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,720$57,220$61,270$86,705$27,170$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$8,550$33,985$0$2,930
Total Invoice$51,855$56,820$59,140$85,145$26,342$28,929
Adjustments for Features-3,207-4,036-2,562-4,940-3820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,648$52,784$56,578$80,205$25,960$28,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,136$7,930$31,557$0$2,969

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201020102010201020152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim528i535i550iM51.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100     
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  $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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
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 $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, remote   $200  
HD radio$50$50$50   
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25  
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   
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Headlight washers$50  $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
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  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Metal pedals     $75
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, 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$100 $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $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  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$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 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$5,840$6,740$5,140$7,705$2,765$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$4,375$2,775$5,340$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,207-4,036-2,562-4,940-3820

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102015
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.2,860 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 528i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested130081%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested190084%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested115092%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested35018%
Total Not Requested160082%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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