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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: $39,910

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $31,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,347

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $28,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimR550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,595 $60,200
Base Invoice $35,131 $55,585
DCC & Navigation Package 2,495  
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700
Sport Package   2,200
iPod integration   400
Rearview camera   400
Folding second row seats   475
Heated front seats   500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Proximity key   1,000
AWD   2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
DCC & Navigation Package 2,396  
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455
Sport Package   2,000
iPod integration   365
Rearview camera   365
Folding second row seats   430
Heated front seats   455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Proximity key   910
AWD   2,115
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,495 10,825
Options (change) 2,396 9,890
Destination 820 875
Total Price $39,910 $71,900
Total Invoice $38,347 $66,350

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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: $28,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,045
Model Year20152011
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimR550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4400hp V8
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$39,910$71,900
Adjustments for Features0-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,910$68,695
Total Invoice$38,347$66,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,347$63,392

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

Model Year20152011
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimR550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,925$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,958

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

Model Year20152011
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in116.9 in
Length167.5 in193.1 in
Width70.8 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft318.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested160068%
Total Not Requested75032%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%

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