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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: $25,575

Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,583

Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelJettaJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL PremiumGLI528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,805 $23,745 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $23,813 $22,795 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Autobahn Package   2,050        
Navigation system   900 1,900 1,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Folding second row seats     475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Autobahn Package   1,968        
Navigation system   864 1,730 1,730    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Proximity key     910 910 910 910
Folding second row seats     430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Options (change) 0 2,950 4,775 4,775 2,400 2,325
Options (change) 0 2,832 4,345 4,345 2,185 2,115
Destination 770 770 895 895 895 895
Total Price $25,575 $27,465 $52,570 $58,170 $64,245 $65,220
Total Invoice $24,583 $26,397 $48,570 $53,720 $59,335 $60,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,760
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelJettaJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL PremiumGLI528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5200hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$25,575$27,465$52,570$58,170$64,245$65,220
Adjustments for Features-7250-5,330-6,480-6,480-7,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,850$27,465$47,240$51,690$57,765$57,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,615$0$4,450$10,525$10,600
Total Invoice$24,583$26,397$48,570$53,720$59,335$60,230
Adjustments for Features-6970-4,924-5,984-5,985-6,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,886$26,397$43,646$47,736$53,350$53,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,511$0$4,090$9,704$9,769

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelJettaJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL PremiumGLI528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera     $200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$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$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50 $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass $0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $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
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals $75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$2,825$2,100$7,430$8,580$8,580$9,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$5,330$6,480$6,480$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments-6970-4,924-5,984-5,985-6,815

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelJetta5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in116.9 in
Length182.2 in193.1 in
Width70.0 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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