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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: $29,370

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $21,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,167

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $18,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006200620062006
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,945 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $22,987 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070
Autobahn Package 2,250        
Navigation Package 2,005        
Rear spoiler 375       0
Sport Package (AWD)   700 700    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450    
Navigation system   1,800 1,800 1,800  
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Xenon HID headlights   800   800 800
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Satellite radio   595 595 595 595
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Wood trim         0
Autobahn Package 2,160        
Navigation Package 1,925        
Rear spoiler 300       0
Sport Package (AWD)   635 635    
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320    
Navigation system   1,640 1,640 1,640  
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Xenon HID headlights   730   730 730
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Satellite radio   540 540 540 540
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 4,630 7,320 6,520 5,170 2,870
Options (change) 4,385 6,660 5,930 4,705 2,610
Destination 795 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $29,370 $50,515 $54,015 $63,265 $87,765
Total Invoice $28,167 $46,210 $49,395 $57,815 $80,375

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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: $19,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,396
Model Year20132006200620062006
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4215hp I6255hp 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$29,370$50,515$54,015$63,265$87,765
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-2,100-2,700-5,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,370$48,715$51,915$60,565$82,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,200$11,850$33,335
Total Invoice$28,167$46,210$49,395$57,815$80,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,647-1,920-2,467-5,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,167$44,563$47,475$55,348$75,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,912$10,785$30,578

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132006200620062006
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLI525i530i550iM5
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    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera$200    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
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 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio$50    
iPod integration$100    
MP3-compatible player$50    
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
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    
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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, 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, 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$1,815$3,615$3,915$4,515$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$2,100$2,700$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,647-1,920-2,467-5,234

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132006
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.3,429 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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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