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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: $32,450

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $32,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,036

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $29,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,135 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $28,930 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Driver Assistance Package 1,495        
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
M Sport Design   4,900 4,900 4,500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Parking Assistance Package   700 700 700 700
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Heated front seats         500
Wood trim         0
Driver Assistance Package 1,286        
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
M Sport Design   4,510 4,510 4,140  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335      
Parking Assistance Package   645 645 645 645
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140 140
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505  
Heated front seats         455
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 1,495 11,450 10,000 9,600 5,050
Options (change) 1,286 10,540 9,205 8,835 4,645
Destination 820 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,450 $64,845 $68,695 $72,595 $79,445
Total Invoice $31,036 $60,945 $64,540 $68,170 $74,580

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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: $25,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,443
Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$32,450$64,845$68,695$72,595$79,445
Adjustments for Features0-6,880-6,880-8,830-11,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,450$57,965$61,815$63,765$68,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$5,800$10,450
Total Invoice$31,036$60,945$64,540$68,170$74,580
Adjustments for Features0-6,466-6,464-8,292-10,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,036$54,479$58,076$59,878$64,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,597$5,399$9,746

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

Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000$1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, front $25$25$25$25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Side collision intervention $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Bright-finished fuel door$100    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound    $250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim $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
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,475$11,355$11,355$13,305$15,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,880$6,880$8,830$11,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,466-6,464-8,292-10,355

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

Model Year20162018
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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested285097%
Total Not Requested1003%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
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%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
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%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
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%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%

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