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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $29,770 Volkswagen Jetta GLI | |||||||
| Difference: $27,875 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,695 Volkswagen Jetta GLI | |||||||
| Difference: $26,085 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Jetta | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | GLI | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $24,300 | $49,950 | $55,600 | $57,100 | $61,900 | $64,900 | $93,600 |
| Base Invoice | $22,659 | $46,635 | $51,830 | $53,210 | $57,630 | $60,390 | $86,790 |
| Autobahn Package | 3,020 | ||||||
| iPod integration | 0 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||
| Autobahn Package | 2,797 | ||||||
| iPod integration | 0 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,589 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 4,820 | 6,800 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 500 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 4,386 | 6,185 | 955 | 955 | 955 | 455 | 0 |
| Destination | 650 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $29,770 | $57,745 | $57,645 | $59,145 | $63,945 | $66,395 | $95,895 |
| Total Invoice | $27,695 | $53,815 | $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 GLI | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,820 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,384 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Jetta | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | GLI | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 335hp I4 H | 443hp V8 | 560hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 265/40-19 |
| Total Price | $29,770 | $57,745 | $57,645 | $59,145 | $63,945 | $66,395 | $95,895 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,155 | -5,405 | -5,405 | -5,205 | -7,305 | -9,530 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,770 | $51,590 | $52,240 | $53,740 | $58,740 | $59,090 | $86,365 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $650 | $2,150 | $7,150 | $7,500 | $34,775 |
| Total Invoice | $27,695 | $53,815 | $53,780 | $55,160 | $59,580 | $61,840 | $89,085 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,736 | -5,043 | -5,041 | -4,850 | -6,804 | -8,853 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,695 | $48,079 | $48,737 | $50,119 | $54,730 | $55,036 | $80,232 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $658 | $2,040 | $6,651 | $6,957 | $32,153 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Jetta | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | GLI | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | |||||||
| 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 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $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 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||||
| 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 | |
| USB port | $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 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $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 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||||
| 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 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||||
| 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 | $1,750 | $7,905 | $7,155 | $7,155 | $6,955 | $9,055 | $11,280 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,155 | $5,405 | $5,405 | $5,205 | $7,305 | $9,530 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,736 | -5,043 | -5,041 | -4,850 | -6,804 | -8,853 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | Jetta | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 179.3 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,231 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 35.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2215 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 14% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| M Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| 245/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 57% |
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