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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: $12,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRoutan
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $44,280
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $42,465
Premium Package 2,250 1,000 2,300    
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,050 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Convenience Package       1,700  
Premium Package 2,050 910 2,095    
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 955 1,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Proximity key 910 910      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Convenience Package       1,545  
Options (change) 9,650 8,400 6,450 5,700 0
Options (change) 8,785 7,645 5,870 5,185 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 820
Total Price $57,445 $61,795 $68,295 $68,595 $45,100
Total Invoice $53,010 $57,020 $63,020 $63,300 $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: $15,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,508
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRoutan
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8283hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$57,445$61,795$68,295$68,595$45,100
Adjustments for Features000-500-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,445$61,795$68,295$68,095$42,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$10,850$10,650$0
Total Invoice$53,010$57,020$63,020$63,300$43,285
Adjustments for Features000-461-2,783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,010$57,020$63,020$62,839$40,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$10,010$9,829$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesRoutan
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Dual power sliding doors    $800
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300 
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments    $100
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$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$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
Second DVD player for entertainment system    $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0
Conversation mirror    $25
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power recliner, third row seats    $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power-stowing third row seats    $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats    $50
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$7,580$7,580$7,580$8,080$10,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$500$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments000-461-2,783

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122012
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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested160080%
Total Not Requested40020%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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