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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: $14,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRoutan
Trim528i535i550iSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $44,280
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $42,465
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Cold Weather Package 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Premium Package 2 4,500 4,500 2,400  
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Cold Weather Package 955 955 955  
Premium Package 2 4,095 4,095 2,185  
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455  
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Options (change) 13,675 12,775 8,325 0
Options (change) 12,440 11,620 7,570 0
Destination 875 875 875 820
Total Price $59,600 $63,750 $69,400 $45,100
Total Invoice $54,960 $58,785 $64,030 $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: $16,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,738
Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRoutan
Trim528i535i550iSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8283hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$59,600$63,750$69,400$45,100
Adjustments for Features000-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,600$63,750$69,400$42,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,800$0
Total Invoice$54,960$58,785$64,030$43,285
Adjustments for Features000-2,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,960$58,785$64,030$41,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$9,070$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRoutan
Trim528i535i550iSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, third row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice recorder   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror   $25
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power recliner, third row seats   $150
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Total Value of Features$7,305$7,305$7,305$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments000-2,063

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase116.9 in121.2 in
Length193.1 in202.5 in
Width73.2 in76.9 in
Height57.6 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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
18.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.483.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.4140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested112566%
Total Not Requested57534%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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