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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: $27,429

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $27,166

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,407

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $26,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020182018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSEL530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790          
Sunroof 1,000 1,000           0
iPod integration 0 0            
Body kit 1,999 2,350 1,999          
Rear spoiler 360   360          
Larger rear spoiler   499            
Temporary spare tire       150 150 150 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550    
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500  
Wood trim             0 0
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581          
Sunroof 883 883           0
iPod integration 0 0            
Body kit 1,685 2,075 1,685          
Rear spoiler 280   280          
Larger rear spoiler   370            
Temporary spare tire       140 140 140 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505 505 505    
Heated front seats       455 455 455 455  
Wood trim             0 0
Options (change) 5,149 5,639 4,149 1,200 1,200 1,200 650 0
Options (change) 4,429 4,909 3,546 1,100 1,100 1,100 595 0
Destination 750 750 750 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $27,429 $30,079 $28,179 $54,595 $59,895 $64,195 $75,045 $104,595
Total Invoice $25,407 $27,911 $26,312 $51,505 $56,435 $60,435 $70,530 $98,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,701
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,810
Model Year20102010201020182018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSEL530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$27,429$30,079$28,179$54,595$59,895$64,195$75,045$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-100-950-6,665-7,815-9,765-13,715-15,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,429$29,979$27,229$47,930$52,080$54,430$61,330$89,030
Cost Above Minimum$200$2,750$0$0$4,150$6,500$13,400$41,100
Total Invoice$25,407$27,911$26,312$51,505$56,435$60,435$70,530$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-93-887-6,288-7,364-9,193-12,890-14,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,407$27,818$25,425$45,217$49,071$51,242$57,640$83,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,411$18$0$3,854$6,025$12,423$38,280

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102010201020182018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSEL530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0     
RWD   $0$0   
AWD     $1700$1700 
4WD       $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100$100
Heated steering wheel       $100
Power trunk closer      $350$350
Proximity key      $250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225     
Hill descent control     $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500$500
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0$0
Body kit$0$0$0   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25     
Larger rear spoiler $200      
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0
Rear spoiler$200 $200   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25$25
Gesture control system       $100
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100     
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25     
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100$100
Voice recorder   $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights      $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125$125
Compass$0$0$0     
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights   $125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display       $250
LED headlights      $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250$250
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     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat      $150$150
Metal pedals      $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat      $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat      $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0    
Synthetic suede headliner       $650
Upholstered instrument panel      $300$300
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options       $0
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,575$1,675$2,525$8,240$9,390$11,340$15,290$17,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$950$6,665$7,815$9,765$13,715$15,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93-887-6,288-7,364-9,193-12,890-14,598

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102018
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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