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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: $22,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,697

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $20,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010201020102010
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $85,700
Base Invoice $22,795 $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $79,025
Autobahn Package 2,050        
Navigation system 900 1,900 1,900    
Rear spoiler 375       0
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Value Package   0 0 0  
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Heated front seats     500 500  
iPod integration         400
Wood trim         0
Autobahn Package 1,968        
Navigation system 864 1,730 1,730    
Rear spoiler 300       0
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Value Package   0 0 0  
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Heated front seats     455 455  
iPod integration         365
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 3,325 3,970 4,470 2,570 2,470
Options (change) 3,132 3,610 4,065 2,335 2,245
Destination 770 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $27,840 $50,795 $56,595 $64,045 $92,045
Total Invoice $26,697 $46,940 $52,270 $59,140 $85,145

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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: $19,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,101
Model Year20122010201020102010
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6T6M6S7
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$50,795$56,595$64,045$92,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,400-5,200-5,100-7,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,840$47,395$51,395$58,945$84,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,000$11,550$36,985
Total Invoice$26,697$46,940$52,270$59,140$85,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,142-4,803-4,709-7,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,697$43,798$47,467$54,431$78,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,669$10,633$34,257

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122010201020102010
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$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    
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    
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
HD radio $50$50$50 
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 + 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$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    
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    
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$4,865$6,665$6,565$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,400$5,200$5,100$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,142-4,803-4,709-7,090

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122010
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 surfaces0No
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
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
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?
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
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?
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
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%

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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