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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,840 Volkswagen Jetta GLI | ||||||
| Difference: $23,835 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,697 Volkswagen Jetta GLI | ||||||
| Difference: $21,068 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Jetta |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 | GLI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $47,800 | $53,400 | $61,400 | $62,700 | $90,200 | $23,745 |
| Base Invoice | $44,155 | $49,310 | $56,670 | $57,865 | $83,165 | $22,795 |
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | 900 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Autobahn Package | 2,050 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | 864 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Autobahn Package | 1,968 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | |||||
| Options (change) | 2,950 | 2,950 | 1,050 | 500 | 0 | 3,325 |
| Options (change) | 2,685 | 2,685 | 955 | 455 | 0 | 3,132 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 770 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $51,675 | $57,275 | $63,375 | $64,125 | $92,425 | $27,840 |
| Total Invoice | $47,765 | $52,920 | $58,550 | $59,245 | $85,390 | $26,697 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,055 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,650 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Jetta |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 | GLI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 | 560hp V8 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | S7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 500, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 265/40-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $51,675 | $57,275 | $63,375 | $64,125 | $92,425 | $27,840 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,780 | -5,930 | -5,930 | -6,730 | -9,655 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,895 | $51,345 | $57,445 | $57,395 | $82,770 | $27,840 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,450 | $10,550 | $10,500 | $35,875 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $47,765 | $52,920 | $58,550 | $59,245 | $85,390 | $26,697 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,418 | -5,479 | -5,479 | -6,218 | -8,920 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,347 | $47,441 | $53,071 | $53,027 | $76,470 | $26,697 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,094 | $9,724 | $9,680 | $33,123 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Jetta |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 | GLI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $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 | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $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 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,930 | $8,080 | $8,080 | $8,880 | $11,805 | $2,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,780 | $5,930 | $5,930 | $6,730 | $9,655 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,418 | -5,479 | -5,479 | -6,218 | -8,920 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | Jetta |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 104.4 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 182.2 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 2,805 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | 50 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1490 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 33% |
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