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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: $35,920

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $25,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $23,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $33,667 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Lighting Package   1,050 1,050 1,050  
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300  
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 700 700  
Heated front seats         500
Wood trim         0
Lighting Package   965 965 965  
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115  
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505  
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275
Leather seating surfaces   1,335      
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140 140
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920 645 645  
Heated front seats         455
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 0 8,500 6,750 6,750 2,650
Options (change) 0 7,820 6,210 6,210 2,435
Destination 850 995 995 995 995
Total Price $35,920 $61,895 $65,445 $69,745 $77,045
Total Invoice $34,517 $58,225 $61,545 $65,545 $72,370

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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: $21,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,870
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp 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)225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,920$61,895$65,445$69,745$77,045
Adjustments for Features0-4,080-4,080-6,030-7,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,920$57,815$61,365$63,715$69,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550$5,900$11,650
Total Invoice$34,517$58,225$61,545$65,545$72,370
Adjustments for Features0-3,838-3,837-5,667-7,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,517$54,387$57,708$59,878$65,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,321$5,491$10,863

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

Model Year20182018201820182018
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$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
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
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500    
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
Body kit$0   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   $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
Larger infotainment display$0    
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
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$200$200$200
Compass$0    
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
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
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,200$8,280$8,280$10,230$11,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,080$4,080$6,030$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,838-3,837-5,667-7,120

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in117.1 in
Length167.6 in194.6 in
Width70.8 in73.5 in
Height58.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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