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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: $24,215

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $29,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,277

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $27,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJetta5-Series5-Series
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $48,295 $53,180
Navigation Package 1,130          
Premium Package 1,440          
Autobahn Package       2,050    
Navigation system       900    
Temporary spare tire         150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)         700 700
Heated front seats         500 500
Proximity key         650 650
Navigation Package 1,084          
Premium Package 1,382          
Autobahn Package       1,968    
Navigation system       864    
Temporary spare tire         140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)         645 645
Heated front seats         455 455
Proximity key         600 600
Options (change) 2,570 0 0 2,950 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 2,466 0 0 2,832 1,840 1,840
Destination 770 770 770 770 995 995
Total Price $26,115 $24,215 $25,575 $27,465 $54,195 $59,445
Total Invoice $25,100 $23,277 $24,583 $26,397 $51,130 $56,015

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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: $22,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,199
Model Year201220122012201220172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJetta5-Series5-Series
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6M5T6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$26,115$24,215$25,575$27,465$54,195$59,445
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-7,155-8,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,115$24,115$24,375$26,990$47,040$51,140
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$0$4,100
Total Invoice$25,100$23,277$24,583$26,397$51,130$56,015
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,153-457-6,750-7,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,100$23,181$23,430$25,940$44,380$48,189
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$249$2,759$0$3,809

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220122012201220172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJetta5-Series5-Series
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150  
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents    $100$100
Residual heat    $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
App support    $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   
CD player$125  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
HD radio $50$50 $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Text dictation    $50$50
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Voice recorder    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Compass   $0  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Metal pedals   $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0 
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,325$1,425$2,525$1,800$8,480$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$7,155$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,153-457-6,750-7,826

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelJetta5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in117.1 in
Length182.2 in194.6 in
Width70.0 in73.5 in
Height57.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft318.7 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
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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 530i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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