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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $63,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $57,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimGTIRM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $92,900
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $85,650
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Rear spoiler     0
Wood trim     0
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Rear spoiler     0
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 0
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 0
Destination 770 770 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $95,125
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $87,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,431
Model Year201220122014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimGTIRM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4560hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18265/40-19
Total Price$31,365$36,860$95,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-7,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$87,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$87,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-7,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$80,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220122014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimGTIRM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $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
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,975$3,925$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-7,303

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in116.9 in
Length165.4 in193.4 in
Width70.3 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested317578%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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