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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: $31,200

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $26,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $23,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162007
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL530i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,385 $52,100
Base Invoice $28,210 $48,110
Lighting Package 995  
Navigation system   1,900
HD radio   500
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio   595
Proximity key   1,000
Lighting Package 856  
Navigation system   1,730
HD radio   455
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio   540
Proximity key   910
Options (change) 995 4,495
Options (change) 856 4,090
Destination 820 695
Total Price $31,200 $57,290
Total Invoice $29,886 $52,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,980
Model Year20162007
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL530i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4255hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$31,200$57,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,200$56,175
Total Invoice$29,886$52,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,886$51,866

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

Model Year20162007
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL530i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,865$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,029

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

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

Model Year20162007
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in113.6 in
Length179.6 in191.2 in
Width70.8 in72.7 in
Height58.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.4 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.5 ft358.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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