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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $24,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $22,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimR540i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,795 $56,450
Base Invoice $33,403 $53,180
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   650
Temporary spare tire   150
AWD   2,300
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   600
Temporary spare tire   140
AWD   2,140
Options (change) 1,720 4,300
Options (change) 1,651 3,980
Destination 795 995
Total Price $37,310 $61,745
Total Invoice $35,849 $58,155

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,956
Model Year20132017
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimR540i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$37,310$61,745
Adjustments for Features0-5,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,310$56,065
Total Invoice$35,849$58,155
Adjustments for Features0-5,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,849$52,805

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

Model Year20132017
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimR540i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,925$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,350

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

Model Year20132017
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in117.1 in
Length165.4 in194.6 in
Width70.3 in73.5 in
Height58.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft318.7 ft3

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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 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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