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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: $28,995

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $23,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,867

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $20,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201120112011
ModelJettaJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumGLI528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,180 $23,945 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $29,933 $22,987 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Autobahn Package   2,250      
Navigation Package   2,005      
Navigation system     1,900 1,900  
Xenon HID headlights     900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
iPod integration     400 400 400
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Rearview camera         400
Autobahn Package   2,160      
Navigation Package   1,925      
Navigation system     1,730 1,730  
Xenon HID headlights     820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
iPod integration     365 365 365
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Proximity key     910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Rearview camera         365
Options (change) 0 4,255 6,075 5,175 3,125
Options (change) 0 4,085 5,530 4,710 2,845
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Total Price $31,975 $28,995 $52,000 $56,150 $64,200
Total Invoice $30,728 $27,867 $48,050 $51,875 $59,305

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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: $19,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,337
Model Year20132013201120112011
ModelJettaJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumGLI528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H200hp I4240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionS7M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$31,975$28,995$52,000$56,150$64,200
Adjustments for Features-8000-3,080-3,080-5,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,175$28,995$48,920$53,070$58,920
Cost Above Minimum$2,180$0$0$4,150$10,000
Total Invoice$30,728$27,867$48,050$51,875$59,305
Adjustments for Features-7690-2,846-2,846-4,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,959$27,867$45,204$49,029$54,428
Cost Above Minimum$2,092$0$0$3,825$9,224

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132013201120112011
ModelJettaJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumGLI528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
6-speed manual $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Temporary spare tire $150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $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, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,625$1,825$4,905$4,905$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0$3,080$3,080$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments-7690-2,846-2,846-4,877

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132011
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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