BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2018

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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: $28,025

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $25,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $22,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550i1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $26,245
Base Invoice $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $25,195
Navigation system 1,900 1,900    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Value Package 0 0 0  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Heated front seats   500 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       235
Door sill trim plates       240
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Value Package 0 0 0  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Heated front seats   455 455  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       185
Door sill trim plates       200
Options (change) 6,370 6,870 4,970 930
Options (change) 5,745 6,200 4,470 755
Destination 875 875 875 850
Total Price $53,195 $58,995 $66,445 $28,025
Total Invoice $49,075 $54,405 $61,275 $26,800

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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: $25,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,220
Model Year2010201020102018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550i1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$53,195$58,995$66,445$28,025
Adjustments for Features-60-1,860-1,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,135$57,135$64,685$28,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$11,550$0
Total Invoice$49,075$54,405$61,275$26,800
Adjustments for Features-55-1,715-1,6230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,020$52,690$59,652$26,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,670$10,632$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2010201020102018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550i1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
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$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 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
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
Rear spoiler   $200
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
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Cornering lights $50$50 
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$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
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Total Value of Features$3,740$5,540$5,440$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$60$1,860$1,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-55-1,715-1,6230

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102018
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.2,931 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
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested130081%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested115092%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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