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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: $27,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $24,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $25,195 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Door sill trim plates 240      
Floor mats 235      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Technology Package   1,850 1,850  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
App support   250 250 250
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Door sill trim plates 200      
Floor mats 185      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Technology Package   1,685 1,685  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
App support   230 230 230
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Proximity key   910 910 910
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 930 8,125 8,125 4,975
Options (change) 755 7,400 7,400 4,530
Destination 850 895 895 895
Total Price $28,025 $55,920 $61,520 $67,870
Total Invoice $26,800 $51,625 $56,775 $62,645

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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: $25,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,434
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$28,025$55,920$61,520$67,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,590-3,740-4,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$53,330$57,780$63,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,450$10,500
Total Invoice$26,800$51,625$56,775$62,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,391-3,452-3,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,800$49,234$53,323$58,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,089$9,682

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelJetta5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim1.8T SEL528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
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 recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,015$5,605$6,755$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590$3,740$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,391-3,452-3,729

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182012
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 Weight2,931 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 Volume15.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
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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