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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: $30,100 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL | |||||||
| Difference: $30,645 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,929 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL | |||||||
| Difference: $28,241 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | Hybrid SEL Premium | 2.0T GLI SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 | $102,600 | $31,120 | $29,280 |
| Base Invoice | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 | $96,100 | $29,874 | $28,109 |
| M Sport Design | 4,900 | 4,900 | 4,500 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| M Sport Design | 4,510 | 4,510 | 4,140 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | 275 | 275 | 275 | 275 | 275 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 7,350 | 5,900 | 5,500 | 950 | 300 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 6,765 | 5,430 | 5,060 | 870 | 275 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 820 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $60,745 | $64,595 | $68,495 | $75,345 | $104,895 | $31,940 | $30,100 |
| Total Invoice | $57,170 | $60,765 | $64,395 | $70,805 | $98,370 | $30,694 | $28,929 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,490 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,448 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | Hybrid SEL Premium | 2.0T GLI SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 | 600hp V8 | 170hp I4 H | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | S7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | 4WD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | ?, 6 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $60,745 | $64,595 | $68,495 | $75,345 | $104,895 | $31,940 | $30,100 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,155 | -6,155 | -8,105 | -10,305 | -12,155 | -900 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,590 | $58,440 | $60,390 | $65,040 | $92,740 | $31,040 | $30,100 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,850 | $5,800 | $10,450 | $38,150 | $940 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $57,170 | $60,765 | $64,395 | $70,805 | $98,370 | $30,694 | $28,929 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,793 | -5,790 | -7,620 | -9,684 | -11,399 | -865 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $51,377 | $54,975 | $56,775 | $61,121 | $86,971 | $29,829 | $28,929 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,598 | $5,398 | $9,744 | $35,594 | $900 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | Hybrid SEL Premium | 2.0T GLI SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| 4WD | $1700 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $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, 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, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | $0 | |||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,780 | $8,780 | $10,730 | $12,930 | $14,780 | $3,525 | $2,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,155 | $6,155 | $8,105 | $10,305 | $12,155 | $900 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,793 | -5,790 | -7,620 | -9,684 | -11,399 | -865 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | Jetta |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 104.4 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 183.3 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,747 lb. | 2,940 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.7 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 58% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 58% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 58% |
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