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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: $27,779

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $21,321

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,717

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $19,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102006200620062006
ModelJettaJettaJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSEL525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070
Sunroof 1,000 1,000          
Rear side airbags 350   350 385 385 385 385
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Body kit 1,999 2,350 1,999        
Rear spoiler 360   360       0
Larger rear spoiler   499          
Sport Package (AWD)       700 700    
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450    
Folding second row seats       475 475 475 475
Heated front seats       500 500 500  
Satellite radio       595 595 595 595
Wood trim             0
Sunroof 883 883          
Rear side airbags 310   310 350 350 350 350
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Body kit 1,685 2,075 1,685        
Rear spoiler 280   280       0
Larger rear spoiler   370          
Sport Package (AWD)       635 635    
Leather seating surfaces       1,320 1,320    
Folding second row seats       430 430 430 430
Heated front seats       455 455 455  
Satellite radio       540 540 540 540
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 5,499 5,639 4,499 5,905 5,905 3,755 1,455
Options (change) 4,739 4,909 3,856 5,370 5,370 3,415 1,320
Destination 750 750 750 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $27,779 $30,079 $28,529 $49,100 $53,400 $61,850 $86,350
Total Invoice $25,717 $27,911 $26,622 $44,920 $48,835 $56,525 $79,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,811
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,713
Model Year2010201020102006200620062006
ModelJettaJettaJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSEL525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$27,779$30,079$28,529$49,100$53,400$61,850$86,350
Adjustments for Features-3000-1,350-3,110-4,060-4,010-7,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,479$30,079$27,179$45,990$49,340$57,840$79,325
Cost Above Minimum$300$2,900$0$0$3,350$11,850$33,335
Total Invoice$25,717$27,911$26,622$44,920$48,835$56,525$79,085
Adjustments for Features-2780-1,260-2,845-3,713-3,665-6,434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,439$27,911$25,362$42,075$45,122$52,860$72,651
Cost Above Minimum$77$2,549$0$0$3,047$10,785$30,576

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2010201020102006200620062006
ModelJettaJettaJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSEL525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100    
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0$0$0    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100    
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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
Rear side airbags$300 $300$300$300$300$300
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Ski sack   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0   $0
Larger rear spoiler $200     
Rear spoiler$200 $200   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100    
CD changer, remote      $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
iPod integration  $100    
Media drive$15$15$15    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50    
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
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$0$0 
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers      $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors      $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150  
Xenon HID headlights    $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150
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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0    
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$1,630$1,330$2,680$4,440$5,390$5,340$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$1,350$3,110$4,060$4,010$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-2780-1,260-2,845-3,713-3,665-6,434

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102006
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.3,429 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
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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