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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: $26,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,557

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $26,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $21,702 $48,295 $53,180
Package 2 2,885    
Navigation system 1,800    
Premium Package   2,300  
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Heated front seats   500 500
Package 2 2,636    
Navigation system 1,589    
Premium Package   2,115  
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 4,685 3,650 1,350
Options (change) 4,225 3,355 1,240
Destination 630 995 995
Total Price $28,905 $55,845 $58,795
Total Invoice $26,557 $52,645 $55,415

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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: $21,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,498
Model Year200620172017
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$28,905$55,845$58,795
Adjustments for Features0-5,930-4,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,905$49,915$53,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,975
Total Invoice$26,557$52,645$55,415
Adjustments for Features0-5,590-4,623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,557$47,055$50,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,737

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200620172017
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0T530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,825$7,755$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,930$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,590-4,623

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelJetta5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in117.1 in
Length179.3 in194.6 in
Width70.1 in73.5 in
Height57.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested257585%
Total Not Requested45015%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested132560%

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