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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: $29,865

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $22,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,779

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $20,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $23,094 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Autobahn Package 2,405      
Navigation system 1,990 1,900 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Aluminum trim   0 0 0
iPod integration   400 400 400
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450  
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Autobahn Package 2,227      
Navigation system 1,758 1,730 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Aluminum trim   0 0 0
iPod integration   365 365 365
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320  
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 4,395 6,525 5,625 1,725
Options (change) 3,985 5,940 5,120 1,570
Destination 700 875 875 875
Total Price $29,865 $52,450 $56,600 $62,800
Total Invoice $27,779 $48,460 $52,285 $58,030

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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: $18,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,948
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,865$52,450$56,600$62,800
Adjustments for Features0-4,040-4,040-5,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$48,410$52,560$57,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$9,350
Total Invoice$27,779$48,460$52,285$58,030
Adjustments for Features0-3,733-3,732-4,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,779$44,727$48,553$53,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,826$8,646

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,075$5,115$5,115$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,040$4,040$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,733-3,732-4,657

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092011
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?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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