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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $28,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $25,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $20,539 $22,075
Navigation system 1,900 1,900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Folding second row seats 475 475   475    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Sport Package         700  
Sunroof         900  
Navigation Package           1,200
Navigation system 1,730 1,730        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Folding second row seats 430 430   430    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Proximity key 910 910 910 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Sport Package         672  
Sunroof         864  
Navigation Package           1,152
Options (change) 4,775 4,775 2,400 2,325 1,600 1,200
Options (change) 4,345 4,345 2,185 2,115 1,536 1,152
Destination 895 895 895 895 770 770
Total Price $52,570 $58,170 $64,245 $65,220 $23,765 $24,965
Total Invoice $48,570 $53,720 $59,335 $60,230 $22,845 $23,997

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,432
Model Year201220122012201220112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$52,570$58,170$64,245$65,220$23,765$24,965
Adjustments for Features-5,755-6,905-6,905-7,805-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,815$51,265$57,340$57,415$23,740$24,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$10,525$10,600$0$1,225
Total Invoice$48,570$53,720$59,335$60,230$22,845$23,997
Adjustments for Features-5,317-6,377-6,377-7,208-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,253$47,343$52,958$53,022$22,821$23,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,090$9,705$9,769$0$1,176

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122012201220112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed manual    $0 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Rearview camera   $200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
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  
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, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
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, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   $0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$7,255$8,405$8,405$9,305$1,525$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,755$6,905$6,905$7,805$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,317-6,377-6,377-7,208-240

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122011
Model5-SeriesJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in104.4 in
Length193.1 in182.2 in
Width73.2 in70.0 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested20038%
Total Not Requested32562%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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