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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: $29,384

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $25,211

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,867

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $24,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015201520152015
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $93,600
Base Invoice $21,702 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $86,790
Package 2 2,885            
Rear spoiler 479           0
Navigation system 1,800            
Premium Package   2,600          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Wood trim             0
Package 2 2,636            
Rear spoiler 310           0
Navigation system 1,589            
Premium Package   2,365          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 5,164 3,650 1,050 1,050 1,050 500 0
Options (change) 4,535 3,320 955 955 955 455 0
Destination 630 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,384 $54,595 $57,645 $59,145 $63,945 $66,395 $95,895
Total Invoice $26,867 $50,950 $53,780 $55,160 $59,580 $61,840 $89,085

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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: $20,631
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,809
Model Year2006201520152015201520152015
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$29,384$54,595$57,645$59,145$63,945$66,395$95,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,580-3,680-3,680-3,680-5,580-7,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,384$50,015$53,965$55,465$60,265$60,815$88,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$5,450$10,250$10,800$38,775
Total Invoice$26,867$50,950$53,780$55,160$59,580$61,840$89,085
Adjustments for Features0-4,274-3,433-3,432-3,429-5,197-6,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,867$46,676$50,347$51,728$56,151$56,643$82,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,671$5,052$9,475$9,967$35,809

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2006201520152015201520152015
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100   $100$100
Power trunk closer $350     
Proximity key $250   $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50     $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150      
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,900$6,480$5,580$5,580$5,580$7,480$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,580$3,680$3,680$3,680$5,580$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,274-3,433-3,432-3,429-5,197-6,600

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062015
ModelJetta5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in116.9 in
Length179.3 in193.4 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 in35.3 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

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