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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,910

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $34,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,347

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $30,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,595 $66,000
Base Invoice $35,131 $60,900
DCC & Navigation Package 2,495  
Sport Package   1,200
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700
Heated front seats   500
AWD   2,300
DCC & Navigation Package 2,396  
Sport Package   1,090
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455
Heated front seats   455
AWD   2,115
Options (change) 2,495 6,700
Options (change) 2,396 6,115
Destination 820 895
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $39,910 $74,595
Total Invoice $38,347 $68,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,609
Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4400hp V8
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$39,910$74,595
Adjustments for Features0-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,910$70,315
Total Invoice$38,347$68,910
Adjustments for Features0-3,954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,347$64,956

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,075$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,954

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in120.7 in
Length167.5 in196.8 in
Width70.8 in74.8 in
Height57.2 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.5,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft360.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested160068%
Total Not Requested75032%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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