BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2017 Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Routan 2012

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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: $14,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
Model5-Series5-SeriesRoutan
Trim530i540iSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $44,280
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $42,465
Premium Package 2,300    
Cold Weather Package 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700  
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200  
Proximity key   650  
Power trunk closer   500  
Premium Package 2,115    
Cold Weather Package 735 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645  
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Rearview camera 370 370  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025  
Proximity key   600  
Power trunk closer   460  
Options (change) 7,300 6,150 0
Options (change) 6,715 5,660 0
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $59,495 $63,595 $45,100
Total Invoice $56,005 $59,835 $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: $15,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,999
Model Year201720172012
Model5-Series5-SeriesRoutan
Trim530i540iSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine248hp I4335hp I6283hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$59,495$63,595$45,100
Adjustments for Features-3750-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,120$63,595$43,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,475$0
Total Invoice$56,005$59,835$43,285
Adjustments for Features-3530-1,632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,652$59,835$41,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,183$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201720172012
Model5-Series5-SeriesRoutan
Trim530i540iSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
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$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
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
Tires, run-flat$150$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 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,680$9,305$11,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3530-1,632

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20172012
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested175079%
Total Not Requested47521%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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