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Pontiac Vibe vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Vibe vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,005

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $26,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,614

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $24,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelVibe5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,855 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $16,012 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Side curtain airbags 745      
Preferred Package 850      
Leather seating surfaces 700 1,450 1,450  
Alloy wheels 440      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 525      
Sunroof 750      
Satellite radio 200      
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 290      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Side curtain airbags 656      
Preferred Package 748      
Leather seating surfaces 616 1,320 1,320  
Alloy wheels 387      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 57      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 462      
Sunroof 660      
Satellite radio 176      
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 255      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 4,565 2,825 2,825 825
Options (change) 4,017 2,570 2,570 750
Destination 585 875 875 875
Total Price $22,005 $48,750 $53,800 $61,900
Total Invoice $20,614 $45,090 $49,735 $57,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,087
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelVibe5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM5T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$22,005$48,750$53,800$61,900
Adjustments for Features0-4,745-5,445-7,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,005$44,005$48,355$54,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$10,710
Total Invoice$20,614$45,090$49,735$57,210
Adjustments for Features0-4,389-5,034-6,641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,614$40,701$44,701$50,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,000$9,868

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelVibe5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBase528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Cornering lights  $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$2,010$6,755$7,455$9,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,745$5,445$7,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,389-5,034-6,641

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelVibe5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in116.9 in
Length171.9 in193.1 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height62.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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