Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2018 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2008

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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $33,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimSEL535i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,245 $54,400
Premium Package   2,500
Navigation system   1,900
iPod integration   400
HD radio   350
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Premium Package   2,275
Navigation system   1,730
iPod integration   365
HD radio   315
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 0 9,645
Options (change) 0 8,725
Destination 850 825
Total Price $31,095 $64,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,635
Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimSEL535i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,095$64,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$62,380

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

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
TrimSEL535i
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
iPod integration $100
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,290$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,295

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

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in113.6 in
Length179.8 in191.2 in
Width70.8 in72.7 in
Height58.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.3,660 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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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

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