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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: $31,940

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $33,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,694

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelJetta5-Series
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,120 $61,400
Base Invoice $29,874 $56,670
Premium Package   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Premium Package   1,365
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 0 3,300
Options (change) 0 3,005
Destination 820 925
Total Price $31,940 $65,625
Total Invoice $30,694 $60,600

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,938
Model Year20152013
ModelJetta5-Series
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H335hp I4 H
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/48 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$31,940$65,625
Adjustments for Features0-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,940$60,245
Total Invoice$30,694$60,600
Adjustments for Features0-4,968
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,694$55,632

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152013
ModelJetta5-Series
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,675$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,968

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152013
ModelJetta5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in116.9 in
Length183.3 in193.1 in
Width70.0 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.4,365 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 Volume15.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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