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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: $26,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,695

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $24,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $22,659 $48,295 $53,180
Autobahn Package 3,020    
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,800    
Premium Package   2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Heated front seats   500 500
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Autobahn Package 2,797    
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,589    
Premium Package   2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Heated front seats   455 455
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Options (change) 4,820 3,650 1,350
Options (change) 4,386 3,355 1,240
Destination 650 995 995
Total Price $29,770 $55,845 $58,795
Total Invoice $27,695 $52,645 $55,415

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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: $18,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,875
Model Year200820172017
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,770$55,845$58,795
Adjustments for Features0-7,505-6,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,770$48,340$52,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,025
Total Invoice$27,695$52,645$55,415
Adjustments for Features0-7,075-6,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,695$45,570$49,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,785

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820172017
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
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
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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
Body kit (gray/black)$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
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
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
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
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
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 
Aluminum trim$100  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
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, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver 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, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,600$9,105$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,505$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,075-6,060

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,231 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 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 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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