Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2014 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $29,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $26,138

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimGTI535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,095 $54,400
Base Invoice $24,091 $50,230
Driver's Edition 4,600  
Navigation system   1,900
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Driver's Edition 4,416  
Navigation system   1,730
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 4,600 4,845
Options (change) 4,416 4,410
Destination 820 825
Total Price $30,515 $60,070
Total Invoice $29,327 $55,465

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes or BMW 5-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,277
Model Year20142008
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimGTI535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4300hp 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$60,070
Adjustments for Features0-5,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,515$54,805
Total Invoice$29,327$55,465
Adjustments for Features0-4,861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,327$50,604

Return to top

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

Model Year20142008
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimGTI535i
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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 
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 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$2,465$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,861

Return to top

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

Model Year20142008
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

Return to top

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 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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks, Wagons, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.