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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: $30,215

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $25,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,089

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $23,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $85,700
Base Invoice $23,094 $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $79,025
Autobahn Package 2,405        
Rear side airbags 350 385 385 385 385
Navigation system 1,990 1,900 1,900    
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Body kit   1,600 1,600    
Sport Package   2,900 2,900    
Xenon HID headlights   900      
Value Package   0 0 0  
Heated front seats     500 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500    
iPod integration         400
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Autobahn Package 2,227        
Rear side airbags 310 350 350 350 350
Navigation system 1,758 1,730 1,730    
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Body kit   1,455 1,455    
Sport Package   2,640 2,640    
Xenon HID headlights   820      
Value Package   0 0 0  
Heated front seats     455 455  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     455    
iPod integration         365
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 4,745 8,755 8,855 1,955 1,855
Options (change) 4,295 7,965 8,055 1,775 1,685
Destination 700 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $30,215 $55,580 $60,980 $63,430 $91,430
Total Invoice $28,089 $51,295 $56,260 $58,580 $84,585

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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: $20,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,882
Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6T6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-18245/40-18225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$30,215$55,580$60,980$63,430$91,430
Adjustments for Features0-4,685-5,585-3,985-6,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,215$50,895$55,395$59,445$84,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$8,550$33,985
Total Invoice$28,089$51,295$56,260$58,580$84,585
Adjustments for Features0-4,324-5,153-3,680-6,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,089$46,971$51,107$54,900$78,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,136$7,929$31,554

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $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$0  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
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 $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote    $200
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$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 
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Headlight washers $50  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
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    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
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$150  
Metal pedals$75    
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 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$1,305$5,990$6,890$5,290$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,685$5,585$3,985$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,324-5,153-3,680-6,060

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092010
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

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Total Requested65029%
Total Not Requested160071%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested35018%
Total Not Requested160082%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%

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
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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