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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,905

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $24,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,557

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $22,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $21,702 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Package 2 2,885        
Navigation system 1,800 1,900 1,900    
Cold Weather Package   1,450 1,450   1,450
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Heated front seats       500  
Package 2 2,636        
Navigation system 1,589 1,730 1,730    
Cold Weather Package   1,320 1,320   1,320
Leather seating surfaces   1,320      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Heated front seats       455  
Options (change) 4,685 5,700 4,250 1,400 1,800
Options (change) 4,225 5,190 3,870 1,275 1,640
Destination 630 895 895 895 895
Total Price $28,905 $53,495 $57,645 $63,245 $64,695
Total Invoice $26,557 $49,415 $53,245 $58,425 $59,755

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,205
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$28,905$53,495$57,645$63,245$64,695
Adjustments for Features0-3,955-3,955-3,605-4,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,905$49,540$53,690$59,640$59,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$10,100$10,300
Total Invoice$26,557$49,415$53,245$58,425$59,755
Adjustments for Features0-3,653-3,653-3,330-4,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,557$45,762$49,592$55,095$55,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,830$9,333$9,509

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Heated steering wheel $100$100 $100
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera    $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats $200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$1,500$5,455$5,455$5,105$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,955$3,955$3,605$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,653-3,653-3,330-4,484

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelJetta5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in116.9 in
Length179.3 in193.1 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height57.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested262587%
Total Not Requested40013%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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