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BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $27,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $24,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelX5X5JettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0si4.8iTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Navigation system 1,900 1,900       900
Heated front seats 500 500        
iPod integration 400 400        
HD radio 350 350        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595        
Premium Package     1,440      
Navigation Package     1,130      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package           2,050
Navigation system 1,730 1,730       864
Heated front seats 455 455        
iPod integration 365 365        
HD radio 320 320        
Proximity key 910 910        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540        
Premium Package     1,382      
Navigation Package     1,084      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package           1,968
Options (change) 4,745 4,745 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 4,320 4,320 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 825 825 770 770 770 770
Total Price $51,770 $60,370 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $47,830 $55,740 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,729
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelX5X5JettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0si4.8iTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6350hp V8140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$51,770$60,370$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-7,165-8,6650-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,605$51,705$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,100$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$47,830$55,740$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-6,620-8,0000-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,210$47,740$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,530$1,919$0$251$2,761

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelX5X5JettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0si4.8iTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual  $150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
AWD$1700$1700    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Hill descent control$250$250    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100    
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175    
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat$50$50    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125  $125
HD radio$50$50 $50$50 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Compass$0$0   $0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250    
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0$0$0
Wood trim$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$9,515$11,015$2,350$2,450$3,550$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,165$8,665$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,620-8,0000-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
ModelX5Jetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in104.4 in
Length191.1 in182.2 in
Width76.1 in70.0 in
Height69.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested97595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144064%
Total Not Requested80036%

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