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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: $27,570

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $27,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,342

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $25,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520182018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,380 $26,410 $29,280 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $24,366 $25,353 $28,109 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Lighting Package 995              
Rear spoiler 375 375            
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package   1,690            
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550    
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500  
Temporary spare tire       150 150 150 150  
Wood trim             0 0
Sunroof               0
Lighting Package 856              
Rear spoiler 300 300            
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package   1,454            
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505 505 505    
Heated front seats       455 455 455 455  
Temporary spare tire       140 140 140 140  
Wood trim             0 0
Sunroof               0
Options (change) 1,370 2,065 0 1,200 1,200 1,200 650 0
Options (change) 1,156 1,754 0 1,100 1,100 1,100 595 0
Destination 820 820 820 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $27,570 $29,295 $30,100 $54,595 $59,895 $64,195 $75,045 $104,595
Total Invoice $26,342 $27,927 $28,929 $51,505 $56,435 $60,435 $70,530 $98,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,768
Model Year20152015201520182018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$27,570$29,295$30,100$54,595$59,895$64,195$75,045$104,595
Adjustments for Features-4500-50-4,055-5,205-7,155-11,105-12,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,120$29,295$30,050$50,540$54,690$57,040$63,940$91,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$2,930$0$4,150$6,500$13,400$41,100
Total Invoice$26,342$27,927$28,929$51,505$56,435$60,435$70,530$98,095
Adjustments for Features-4300-48-3,825-4,904-6,736-10,437-12,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,912$27,927$28,881$47,680$51,531$53,699$60,093$85,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,969$0$3,851$6,019$12,413$38,265

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152015201520182018201820182018
ModelJettaJettaJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100       
6-speed manual $150$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0     
RWD   $0$0   
AWD     $1700$1700 
4WD       $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100$100
Heated steering wheel       $100
Power trunk closer      $350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200     
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200      
Hill descent control     $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250$250
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500$500
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 $0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0$0
Body kit  $0   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25     
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system       $100
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100     
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25     
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250$250
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100$100
Voice recorder   $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights      $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display       $250
LED headlights      $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat      $150$150
Metal pedals  $75   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat      $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat      $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0$0     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0    
Synthetic suede headliner       $650
Upholstered instrument panel      $300$300
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options       $0
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,225$2,775$2,825$6,830$7,980$9,930$13,880$15,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0$50$4,055$5,205$7,155$11,105$12,955
Value of Feature Adjustments-4300-48-3,825-4,904-6,736-10,437-12,150

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152018
ModelJetta5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in117.1 in
Length183.3 in194.6 in
Width70.0 in73.5 in
Height57.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,860 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 Volume15.7 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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