BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2017

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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: $28,050

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,920

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550i1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $62,700 $26,995
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $57,865 $25,915
Navigation system 1,900 1,900    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
App support 250 250 250  
Premium Package   1,500    
Floor mats       235
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
App support 230 230 230  
Premium Package   1,365    
Floor mats       185
Options (change) 5,600 7,100 3,150 235
Options (change) 5,100 6,465 2,870 185
Destination 925 925 925 820
Total Price $54,325 $61,425 $66,775 $28,050
Total Invoice $50,180 $56,700 $61,660 $26,920

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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: $24,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,962
Model Year2013201320132017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesJetta
Trim528i535i550i1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$54,325$61,425$66,775$28,050
Adjustments for Features-1,405-3,505-3,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,920$57,920$63,420$28,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$10,500$0
Total Invoice$50,180$56,700$61,660$26,920
Adjustments for Features-1,298-3,235-3,0980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,882$53,465$58,562$26,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,583$9,680$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2013201320132017
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Power trunk closer $350  
Proximity key $250 $250
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$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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250  
SD Card slot   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$4,580$6,680$6,530$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$3,505$3,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,298-3,235-3,0980

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132017
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
DVD-compatible player0No
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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