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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $26,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $22,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimGTI530i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,095 $51,400
Base Invoice $24,091 $46,955
Driver's Edition 4,600  
Sport Package (AWD)   700
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Navigation system   1,800
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio   595
Driver's Edition 4,416  
Sport Package (AWD)   635
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Navigation system   1,640
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio   540
Options (change) 4,600 5,045
Options (change) 4,416 4,590
Destination 820 695
Total Price $30,515 $57,140
Total Invoice $29,327 $52,240

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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: $22,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,739
Model Year20142006
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimGTI530i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4255hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$30,515$57,140
Adjustments for Features0-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,515$52,575
Total Invoice$29,327$52,240
Adjustments for Features0-4,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,327$48,066

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

Model Year20142006
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimGTI530i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,440$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,174

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

Model Year20142006
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.3,649 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

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

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