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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: $32,529

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $20,601

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,870

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $19,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,110 $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $83,900
Base Invoice $22,434 $41,210 $45,995 $54,275 $77,370
Package 2 3,500        
Rear side airbags 350 385 385 385 385
iPod integration 0 400 400 400 400
Navigation system 1,800 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Body kit 1,650        
Rear spoiler 479       0
Multicontour seats   1,200      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450    
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights   800      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Wood trim         0
Package 2 3,197        
Rear side airbags 310 350 350 350 350
iPod integration 0 365 365 365 365
Navigation system 1,589 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Body kit 1,390        
Rear spoiler 310       0
Multicontour seats   1,090      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320    
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Xenon HID headlights   730      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 7,779 7,705 5,705 4,255 1,855
Options (change) 6,796 7,010 5,190 3,870 1,685
Destination 640 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $32,529 $53,130 $56,330 $63,880 $89,580
Total Invoice $29,870 $49,045 $52,010 $58,970 $82,880

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,851
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,636
Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$32,529$53,130$56,330$63,880$89,580
Adjustments for Features0-2,750-2,000-2,850-5,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,529$50,380$54,330$61,030$83,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$10,650$33,535
Total Invoice$29,870$49,045$52,010$58,970$82,880
Adjustments for Features0-2,539-1,847-2,631-5,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,870$46,506$50,163$56,339$77,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,657$9,833$31,133

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0   $0
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote    $200
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
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, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $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   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100   
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,115$3,865$3,115$3,965$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750$2,000$2,850$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,539-1,847-2,631-5,241

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072008
ModelJetta5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in113.7 in
Length179.3 in191.1 in
Width70.1 in72.7 in
Height57.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested274086%
Total Not Requested45014%

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
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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