BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2016

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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: $30,100

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $26,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,929

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $23,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550iM52.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $85,700 $29,280
Base Invoice $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $79,025 $28,109
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Navigation system 1,900 1,900      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Value Package 0 0 0    
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      
iPod integration       400  
HD radio       350  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Value Package 0 0 0    
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      
iPod integration       365  
HD radio       315  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler       0  
Options (change) 10,120 10,220 2,570 2,820 0
Options (change) 9,210 9,300 2,335 2,560 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $56,945 $62,345 $64,045 $92,395 $30,100
Total Invoice $52,540 $57,505 $59,140 $85,460 $28,929

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,820
Model Year20102010201020102016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550iM52.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/50-17255/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$56,945$62,345$64,045$92,395$30,100
Adjustments for Features-3,025-3,925-1,925-4,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,920$58,420$62,120$87,855$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$8,200$33,935$0
Total Invoice$52,540$57,505$59,140$85,460$28,929
Adjustments for Features-2,791-3,620-1,778-4,1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,749$53,885$57,362$81,261$28,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,136$7,613$31,512$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102010201020102016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550iM52.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Remote app    $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$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  $0
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Rearview camera    $200
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote   $200 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Mirrorlink support    $0
MP3-compatible player    $50
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 $25
Traffic information   $25 
USB port    $25
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
Steering-linked headlights$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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $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$5,765$6,665$4,665$7,280$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,025$3,925$1,925$4,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,791-3,620-1,778-4,1990

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102016
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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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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, 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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested35018%
Total Not Requested160082%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

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