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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: $31,560

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $28,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,261

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $26,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,045 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $28,843 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Driver Assistance Package 695          
M Sport Design   4,900 4,900 4,500    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450        
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550    
Heated front seats         500  
Wood trim         0 0
Sunroof           0
Driver Assistance Package 598          
M Sport Design   4,510 4,510 4,140    
Leather seating surfaces   1,335        
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505    
Heated front seats         455  
Wood trim         0 0
Sunroof           0
Options (change) 695 7,050 5,600 5,200 650 0
Options (change) 598 6,490 5,155 4,785 595 0
Destination 820 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $31,560 $60,445 $64,295 $68,195 $75,045 $104,595
Total Invoice $30,261 $56,895 $60,490 $64,120 $70,530 $98,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,735
Model Year201520182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$31,560$60,445$64,295$68,195$75,045$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-5,205-5,205-7,155-9,355-11,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,560$55,240$59,090$61,040$65,690$93,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$5,800$10,450$38,150
Total Invoice$30,261$56,895$60,490$64,120$70,530$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,899-4,897-6,727-8,792-10,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,261$51,996$55,593$57,393$61,738$87,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,597$5,397$9,742$35,590

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

Model Year201520182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
4WD     $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200     
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$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$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear spoiler$200   $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100 $100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25     
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
LED headlights    $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200     
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options     $0
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,400$8,605$8,605$10,555$12,755$14,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,205$5,205$7,155$9,355$11,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,899-4,897-6,727-8,792-10,509

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

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in117.1 in
Length167.5 in194.6 in
Width70.8 in73.5 in
Height57.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

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