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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,920 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | ||||||
| Difference: $25,475 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | ||||||
| Difference: $22,628 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $35,070 | $49,950 | $55,600 | $57,100 | $61,900 | $64,900 |
| Base Invoice | $33,667 | $46,635 | $51,830 | $53,210 | $57,630 | $60,390 |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,900 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,600 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| LED headlights | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,730 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,365 | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1,365 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| LED headlights | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1,095 | |
| Options (change) | 0 | 10,450 | 9,350 | 9,350 | 9,450 | 5,500 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 9,515 | 8,515 | 8,515 | 8,605 | 5,010 |
| Destination | 850 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $35,920 | $61,395 | $65,945 | $67,445 | $72,345 | $71,395 |
| Total Invoice | $34,517 | $57,145 | $61,340 | $62,720 | $67,230 | $66,395 |
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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: $21,420 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,854 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 220hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 335hp I4 H | 443hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $35,920 | $61,395 | $65,945 | $67,445 | $72,345 | $71,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,055 | -4,055 | -4,055 | -4,055 | -4,055 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,920 | $57,340 | $61,890 | $63,390 | $68,290 | $67,340 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,550 | $6,050 | $10,950 | $10,000 |
| Total Invoice | $34,517 | $57,145 | $61,340 | $62,720 | $67,230 | $66,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,774 | -3,772 | -3,771 | -3,768 | -3,771 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,517 | $53,371 | $57,568 | $58,949 | $63,462 | $62,624 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,197 | $5,578 | $10,091 | $9,253 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure collision mitigation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |||||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $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 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,375 | $9,430 | $9,430 | $9,430 | $9,430 | $9,430 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,055 | $4,055 | $4,055 | $4,055 | $4,055 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,774 | -3,772 | -3,771 | -3,768 | -3,771 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 167.6 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,946 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 35.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.7 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 85% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure collision mitigation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 60% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 79% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 45% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 85% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure collision mitigation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 60% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 79% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 85% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure collision mitigation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 60% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 79% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 85% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure collision mitigation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 60% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 79% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 85% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure collision mitigation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 60% |
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