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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: $22,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $18,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $47,800 $53,400 $62,700
Base Invoice $33,667 $44,155 $49,310 $57,865
Navigation system   1,900 1,900  
Premium Package   2,600 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
App support   250 250 250
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 1,000
Navigation system   1,730 1,730  
Premium Package   2,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
App support   230 230 230
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910 910
Options (change) 0 9,200 8,100 4,150
Options (change) 0 8,375 7,375 3,780
Destination 850 925 925 925
Total Price $35,920 $57,925 $62,425 $67,775
Total Invoice $34,517 $53,455 $57,610 $62,570

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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: $20,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,941
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,920$57,925$62,425$67,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,080-1,080-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,920$56,845$61,345$66,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$10,000
Total Invoice$34,517$53,455$57,610$62,570
Adjustments for Features0-997-997-859
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,517$52,458$56,613$61,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,155$9,253

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

Model Year2018201320132013
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100 
Power trunk closer $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $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
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Larger infotainment display$0   
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$6,300$7,380$7,380$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,080$1,080$930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-997-997-859

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

Model Year20182013
ModelGolf / GTI5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in116.9 in
Length167.6 in193.1 in
Width70.8 in73.2 in
Height58.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested022%
Total Not Requested078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested022%
Total Not Requested078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested022%
Total Not Requested078%

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