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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: $29,770

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $24,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,695

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $22,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013201320132013
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200
Base Invoice $22,659 $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165
Autobahn Package 3,020          
Navigation system 1,800 1,900 1,900      
iPod integration 0          
Premium Package   2,600        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550    
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500  
Wood trim           0
Autobahn Package 2,797          
Navigation system 1,589 1,730 1,730      
iPod integration 0          
Premium Package   2,365        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500    
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 4,820 5,550 2,950 1,050 500 0
Options (change) 4,386 5,050 2,685 955 455 0
Destination 650 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,770 $54,275 $57,275 $63,375 $64,125 $92,425
Total Invoice $27,695 $50,130 $52,920 $58,550 $59,245 $85,390

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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: $18,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,050
Model Year200820132013201320132013
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$29,770$54,275$57,275$63,375$64,125$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-5,830-4,880-4,880-5,680-8,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,770$48,445$52,395$58,495$58,445$83,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$10,050$10,000$35,175
Total Invoice$27,695$50,130$52,920$58,550$59,245$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-5,385-4,509-4,508-5,248-8,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,695$44,745$48,411$54,042$53,997$77,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,666$9,297$9,252$32,510

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820132013201320132013
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100    
Power trunk closer $350    
Proximity key $250    
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $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
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$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
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 $150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0     
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote     $200
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100     
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals$75     
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,750$7,580$6,630$6,630$7,430$10,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,830$4,880$4,880$5,680$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,385-4,509-4,508-5,248-8,135

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,231 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested221586%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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%
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%

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%

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