BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2011 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: $26,200

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $28,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,186

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550i1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $25,380
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $24,366
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 1,900 1,900    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
iPod integration 400 400 400  
App support 250 250 250  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Rearview camera     400  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
App support 230 230 230  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Rearview camera     365  
Options (change) 8,725 7,825 5,775 0
Options (change) 7,945 7,125 5,260 0
Destination 875 875 875 820
Total Price $54,650 $58,800 $66,850 $26,200
Total Invoice $50,465 $54,290 $61,720 $25,186

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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: $27,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,236
Model Year2011201120112016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550i1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$54,650$58,800$66,850$26,200
Adjustments for Features-1,130-1,130-3,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,520$57,670$63,520$26,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$10,000$0
Total Invoice$50,465$54,290$61,720$25,186
Adjustments for Features-1,043-1,043-3,0740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,422$53,247$58,646$25,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$9,224$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201120112016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550i1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
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$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$4,780$4,780$6,980$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$1,130$3,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,043-1,043-3,0740

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in104.4 in
Length193.1 in183.3 in
Width73.2 in70.0 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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