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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $27,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $24,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010201020102010
ModelJettaJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSELTDI528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $85,700
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $79,025
Sunroof 900          
Navigation Package   1,200        
Folding second row seats     475 475 475 475
Value Package     0 0 0  
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Navigation system     1,900 1,900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595 595
Heated front seats       500 500  
HD radio           350
iPod integration           400
Wood trim           0
Rear spoiler           0
Sunroof 864          
Navigation Package   1,152        
Folding second row seats     430 430 430 430
Value Package     0 0 0  
Proximity key     910 910 910 910
Navigation system     1,730 1,730    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540 540
Heated front seats       455 455  
HD radio           315
iPod integration           365
Wood trim           0
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 900 1,200 3,970 4,470 2,570 2,820
Options (change) 864 1,152 3,610 4,065 2,335 2,560
Destination 770 770 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $23,065 $24,965 $50,795 $56,595 $64,045 $92,395
Total Invoice $22,173 $23,997 $46,940 $52,270 $59,140 $85,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,909
Model Year201120112010201020102010
ModelJettaJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSELTDI528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM5M6M6T6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$23,065$24,965$50,795$56,595$64,045$92,395
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,175-5,975-5,875-8,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,065$24,815$46,620$50,620$58,170$83,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$4,000$11,550$37,285
Total Invoice$22,173$23,997$46,940$52,270$59,140$85,460
Adjustments for Features0-144-3,858-5,518-5,425-7,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,173$23,853$43,082$46,752$53,715$77,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,680$0$3,670$10,633$34,525

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201120112010201020102010
ModelJettaJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSELTDI528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, remote     $200
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50$50 
Headlight washers  $50  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
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, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$1,040$1,190$5,215$7,015$6,915$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,175$5,975$5,875$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-3,858-5,518-5,425-7,853

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112010
ModelJetta5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in113.7 in
Length182.2 in191.1 in
Width70.0 in72.7 in
Height57.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested65084%
Total Not Requested12516%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested130081%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested65084%
Total Not Requested12516%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested115092%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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