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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: $28,025

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $25,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $22,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $44,600 $49,800 $58,800
Base Invoice $25,195 $41,210 $45,995 $54,275
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Door sill trim plates 240      
Floor mats 235      
Navigation system   1,900 1,900 1,900
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
HD radio   350 350 350
iPod integration   400 400 400
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Door sill trim plates 200      
Floor mats 185      
Navigation system   1,730 1,730 1,730
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
HD radio   315 315 315
iPod integration   365 365 365
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Proximity key   910 910 910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Options (change) 930 7,620 7,620 7,620
Options (change) 755 6,880 6,880 6,880
Destination 850 825 825 825
Total Price $28,025 $53,045 $58,245 $67,245
Total Invoice $26,800 $48,915 $53,700 $61,980

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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: $26,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,277
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$28,025$53,045$58,245$67,245
Adjustments for Features-1,2150-950-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,810$53,045$57,295$64,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$11,250
Total Invoice$26,800$48,915$53,700$61,980
Adjustments for Features-1,1620-876-2,719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,638$48,915$52,824$59,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,909$10,346

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2018200820082008
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 recliner, 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   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Wood trim $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$3,705$2,490$3,440$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$0$950$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1620-876-2,719

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182008
ModelJetta5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in113.7 in
Length183.3 in191.1 in
Width70.0 in72.7 in
Height57.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,506 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 Volume15.7 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%

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