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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan 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 Routan Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,250 Volkswagen Routan SEL | |||||
| Difference: $13,195 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,316 Volkswagen Routan SEL | |||||
| Difference: $11,784 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Routan |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 | $36,600 |
| Base Invoice | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 | $34,102 |
| Premium Package | 2,250 | 1,000 | 2,300 | 5,900 | |
| 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 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | 910 | 2,095 | 5,464 | |
| 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 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Proximity key | 910 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,650 | 8,400 | 6,450 | 4,000 | 5,900 |
| Options (change) | 7,875 | 7,645 | 5,870 | 3,640 | 5,464 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 750 |
| Total Price | $56,445 | $61,795 | $68,295 | $66,895 | $43,250 |
| Total Invoice | $52,100 | $57,020 | $63,020 | $61,755 | $40,316 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,695 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,116 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Routan |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 | 251hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 506, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 225/65-17 |
| Total Price | $56,445 | $61,795 | $68,295 | $66,895 | $43,250 |
| Adjustments for Features | -150 | -400 | -400 | 0 | -2,650 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $56,295 | $61,395 | $67,895 | $66,895 | $40,600 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,100 | $11,600 | $10,600 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $52,100 | $57,020 | $63,020 | $61,755 | $40,316 |
| Adjustments for Features | -138 | -369 | -369 | 0 | -2,470 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $51,962 | $56,651 | $62,651 | $61,755 | $37,846 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,689 | $10,689 | $9,793 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Routan |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 flip-out rear side windows | $125 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| 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 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| 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 | $7,755 | $8,005 | $8,005 | $7,605 | $10,255 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $150 | $400 | $400 | $0 | $2,650 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -138 | -369 | -369 | 0 | -2,470 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | 5-Series | Routan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 121.2 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 202.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 76.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 68.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 4,336 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 63.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 64.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 62.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 31.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 83.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 141.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 26% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 18% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 26% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 31% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Bright-finished mirror housings (optional) | 0 | No |
| Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1000 | Yes |
| Additional screen for entertainment system | 200 | No |
| Second DVD player for entertainment system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2650 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 29% |
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