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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: $32,179

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $24,896

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,560

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $23,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201420142014201420142014
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,110 $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900 $92,900
Base Invoice $22,434 $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970 $85,650
Package 2 3,500            
Navigation system 1,800            
iPod integration 0            
Body kit 1,650            
Rear spoiler 479           0
M Sport Line   3,150          
Premium Package   2,600          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Aluminum trim   0     0    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Wood trim             0
Package 2 3,197            
Navigation system 1,589            
iPod integration 0            
Body kit 1,390            
Rear spoiler 310           0
M Sport Line   2,865          
Premium Package   2,365          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Aluminum trim   0     0    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 7,429 6,800 1,050 1,050 1,050 500 0
Options (change) 6,486 6,185 955 955 955 455 0
Destination 640 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,179 $57,225 $57,075 $58,575 $63,375 $65,325 $95,125
Total Invoice $29,560 $52,830 $52,750 $54,130 $58,550 $60,350 $87,875

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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: $19,791
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,419
Model Year2007201420142014201420142014
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535i535dActiveHybrid 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)250, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$32,179$57,225$57,075$58,575$63,375$65,325$95,125
Adjustments for Features0-5,255-4,430-4,430-4,230-5,980-7,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,179$51,970$52,645$54,145$59,145$59,345$87,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675$2,175$7,175$7,375$35,725
Total Invoice$29,560$52,830$52,750$54,130$58,550$60,350$87,875
Adjustments for Features0-4,851-4,094-4,094-3,908-5,525-6,864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,560$47,979$48,656$50,036$54,642$54,825$81,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$677$2,057$6,663$6,846$33,032

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2007201420142014201420142014
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535i535dActiveHybrid 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     
Power trunk closer $350     
Proximity key $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
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0     
Body kit$0$0    $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
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
iPod integration$100      
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
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     
Headlight washers      $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 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
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, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver 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, driver seat $100$100$100$100$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
Wood trim  $300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,825$7,080$6,255$6,255$6,055$7,805$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,255$4,430$4,430$4,230$5,980$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,851-4,094-4,094-3,908-5,525-6,864

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072014
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 Weight3,231 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 GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested274086%
Total Not Requested45014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

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