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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: $22,935

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $30,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,580

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $28,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJetta5-Series5-Series
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $48,295 $53,180
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
iPod integration 0 0 0      
Sunroof   1,000 1,000      
Temporary spare tire         150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)         700 700
Heated front seats         500 500
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581    
iPod integration 0 0 0      
Sunroof   883 883      
Temporary spare tire         140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)         645 645
Heated front seats         455 455
Options (change) 1,790 2,790 2,790 1,790 1,350 1,350
Options (change) 1,581 2,464 2,464 1,581 1,240 1,240
Destination 750 750 750 750 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $22,935 $25,070 $27,230 $25,820 $53,545 $58,795
Total Invoice $21,580 $23,442 $25,466 $24,347 $50,530 $55,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,306
Model Year201020102010201020172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJetta5-Series5-Series
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$22,935$25,070$27,230$25,820$53,545$58,795
Adjustments for Features0-375-475-1,325-7,040-8,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,935$24,695$26,755$24,495$46,505$50,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$3,820$1,560$0$4,100
Total Invoice$21,580$23,442$25,466$24,347$50,530$55,415
Adjustments for Features0-351-444-1,249-6,644-7,719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,580$23,091$25,022$23,098$43,886$47,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,511$3,442$1,518$0$3,810

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201020102010201020172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJetta5-Series5-Series
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$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$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
App support    $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Compass $0$0$0  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog lights    $125$125
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 $100$100
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
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 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0 
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$1,125$1,500$1,600$2,450$8,165$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$475$1,325$7,040$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-351-444-1,249-6,644-7,719

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102017
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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