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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: $31,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $30,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $27,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimGTIR535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $55,400
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $51,150
Autobahn Package 6,200    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720  
Cold Weather Package     900
Navigation system     1,900
iPod integration     400
Proximity key     1,000
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Autobahn Package 5,952    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651  
Cold Weather Package     820
Navigation system     1,730
iPod integration     365
Proximity key     910
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 6,200 1,720 6,245
Options (change) 5,952 1,651 5,685
Destination 795 795 825
Total Price $31,790 $37,310 $62,470
Total Invoice $30,550 $35,849 $57,660

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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: $25,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,997
Model Year201320132009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimGTIR535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4256hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$31,790$37,310$62,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,790$35,360$56,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0
Total Invoice$30,550$35,849$57,660
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-5,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,550$33,975$52,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,425$0

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

Model Year201320132009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimGTIR535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
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
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,515$4,465$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-5,113

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

Model Year20132009
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in113.6 in
Length165.4 in191.2 in
Width70.3 in72.7 in
Height58.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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