BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2015 Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Routan 2011

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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: $44,060

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $25,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,287

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $22,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
Model5-Series5-SeriesRoutan
TrimActiveHybrid 5M5SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $61,900 $93,600 $37,390
Base Invoice $57,630 $86,790 $35,857
Premium Package 1,500   5,850
Cold Weather Package 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Rearview camera 400    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200  
Rear spoiler   0  
Wood trim   0  
Premium Package 1,365   5,610
Cold Weather Package 865    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Rearview camera 365    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000  
Rear spoiler   0  
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 6,350 2,200 5,850
Options (change) 5,780 2,000 5,610
Destination 995 995 820
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $69,245 $98,095 $44,060
Total Invoice $64,405 $91,085 $42,287

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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: $26,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,822
Model Year201520152011
Model5-Series5-SeriesRoutan
TrimActiveHybrid 5M5SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine335hp I4 H560hp V8283hp V6
TransmissionT8S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10600, 16506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/40-19225/65-17
Total Price$69,245$98,095$44,060
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,245$95,870$42,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,625$0
Total Invoice$64,405$91,085$42,287
Adjustments for Features0-2,066-1,704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,405$89,019$40,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,614$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201520152011
Model5-Series5-SeriesRoutan
TrimActiveHybrid 5M5SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents $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 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
S Voice support$0$0 
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,805$11,030$10,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,066-1,704

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20152011
Model5-SeriesRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase116.9 in121.2 in
Length193.4 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 Legroom35.3 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 ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Total Requested290077%
Total Not Requested85023%

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