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Volkswagen Atlas vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,415

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,062

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,427

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelAtlas5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL Premium530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,490 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $46,502 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Parking Assistance Package   700 700 700 700 700
Lighting Package   1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Temporary spare tire   150   150 150 150
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450      
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Luxury Seating Package           1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery           1,000
Heated front seats           500
Wood trim           0
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Parking Assistance Package   645 645 645 645 645
Lighting Package   965 965 965 965  
Temporary spare tire   140   140 140 140
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335      
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275 275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505  
Luxury Seating Package           1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery           920
Heated front seats           455
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 0 9,900 9,750 8,450 8,450 7,250
Options (change) 0 9,110 8,970 7,775 7,775 6,670
Destination 925 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $49,415 $63,295 $58,477 $67,145 $71,445 $81,645
Total Invoice $47,427 $59,515 $54,707 $63,110 $67,110 $76,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,482
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,603
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelAtlas5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL Premium530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$49,415$63,295$58,477$67,145$71,445$81,645
Adjustments for Features-2,420-2250-225-2,175-4,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,995$63,070$58,477$66,920$69,270$76,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$18,443
Total Invoice$47,427$59,515$54,707$63,110$67,110$76,605
Adjustments for Features-2,323-2120-211-2,043-4,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,104$59,303$54,707$62,899$65,067$72,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,596$0$8,192$10,360$17,465

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelAtlas5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL Premium530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   $1700$1700
RWD $0$0$0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Heated steering wheel$100     
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Backup collision intervention$150     
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100     
Cross-traffic warning, front $25$25$25$25$25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25     
Side collision intervention $200$200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0     
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250     
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25     
Surround sound     $250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600     
Heated second row seats$200     
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$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
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$12,075$9,880$9,655$9,880$11,830$14,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$225$0$225$2,175$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,323-2120-211-2,043-4,433

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelAtlas5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.3 in117.1 in
Length198.3 in194.6 in
Width78.3 in73.5 in
Height69.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,337 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%

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