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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,927

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRoutan
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600 $44,280
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100 $42,465
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450          
Heated front seats         500    
Wood trim         0 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens         2,200    
Sunroof           0  
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505      
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335          
Heated front seats         455    
Wood trim         0 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens         2,025    
Sunroof           0  
Options (change) 4,450 4,300 3,000 3,000 2,850 0 0
Options (change) 4,095 3,955 2,760 2,760 2,620 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 820
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $57,845 $53,027 $61,695 $65,995 $77,245 $104,595 $45,100
Total Invoice $54,500 $49,692 $58,095 $62,095 $72,555 $98,095 $43,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,002
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,358
Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRoutan
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8283hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19225/65-17
Total Price$57,845$53,027$61,695$65,995$77,245$104,595$45,100
Adjustments for Features-2250-225-2,175-5,875-6,525-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,620$53,027$61,470$63,820$71,370$98,070$42,025
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$18,343$45,043$0
Total Invoice$54,500$49,692$58,095$62,095$72,555$98,095$43,285
Adjustments for Features-2120-212-2,046-5,518-6,120-2,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,288$49,692$57,883$60,049$67,037$91,975$40,334
Cost Above Minimum$4,596$0$8,191$10,357$17,345$42,283$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRoutan
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700  
4WD     $1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Dual power sliding doors      $800
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Power flip-out rear side windows      $125
Power liftgate      $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals      $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start      $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row      $125
Sunshades, third row      $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system      $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Hill descent control   $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net      $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments      $100
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Removable console      $200
Roof rails      $250
Second-row under-floor storage      $150
Sliding center console      $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)      $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250
Rear HVAC unit      $400
Rear wiper      $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
9 kWh battery pack $0     
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$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0 
Body kit    $0$0 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0 
Rear bumper protector      $40
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system      $200
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted      $1000
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100 $100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration      $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Second DVD player for entertainment system      $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information      $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Compass      $0
Conversation mirror      $25
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350 
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$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$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats      $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats      $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150 
Metal pedals    $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power recliner, third row seats      $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats      $1000
Synthetic suede headliner     $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats      $50
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options     $0 
Auto-leveling rear shocks      $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,380$8,155$8,380$10,330$14,030$14,680$11,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$225$2,175$5,875$6,525$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-2120-212-2,046-5,518-6,120-2,951

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase117.1 in121.2 in
Length194.6 in202.5 in
Width73.5 in76.9 in
Height58.2 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.783.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.7140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

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