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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: $27,840

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $22,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,697

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $19,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $83,900
Base Invoice $22,795 $41,210 $45,995 $54,275 $77,370
Autobahn Package 2,050        
Navigation system 900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Rear spoiler 375       0
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
iPod integration   400 400 400 400
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Wood trim         0
Autobahn Package 1,968        
Navigation system 864 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Rear spoiler 300       0
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
iPod integration   365 365 365 365
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 3,325 4,870 4,870 4,870 2,470
Options (change) 3,132 4,430 4,430 4,430 2,245
Destination 770 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $27,840 $50,295 $55,495 $64,495 $90,195
Total Invoice $26,697 $46,465 $51,250 $59,530 $83,440

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,828
Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$27,840$50,295$55,495$64,495$90,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-3,050-5,050-7,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,840$48,195$52,445$59,445$82,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$11,250$34,285
Total Invoice$26,697$46,465$51,250$59,530$83,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,940-2,817-4,661-7,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,697$44,525$48,433$54,869$76,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,908$10,344$31,778

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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    
Full-size spare tire$225    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$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    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote    $200
MP3-compatible player$50    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$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$0 
Headlight washers    $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
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75    
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,465$3,565$4,515$6,515$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100$3,050$5,050$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,940-2,817-4,661-7,137

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122008
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 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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