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Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,100 Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $7,927 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285 Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $6,407 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Routan | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | SEL Premium | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $44,280 | $52,400 | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 | $102,600 |
| Base Invoice | $42,465 | $49,410 | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 | $96,100 |
| Premium Tier | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Premium Tier | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,025 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 4,450 | 4,300 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,850 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 4,095 | 3,955 | 2,760 | 2,760 | 2,620 | 0 |
| Destination | 820 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,668 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $45,100 | $57,845 | $53,027 | $61,695 | $65,995 | $77,245 | $104,595 |
| Total Invoice | $43,285 | $54,500 | $49,692 | $58,095 | $62,095 | $72,555 | $98,095 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,002 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,358 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Routan | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | SEL Premium | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 283hp V6 | 248hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 | 600hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | 4WD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 506, 9 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/65-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 |
| Total Price | $45,100 | $57,845 | $53,027 | $61,695 | $65,995 | $77,245 | $104,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,075 | -225 | 0 | -225 | -2,175 | -5,875 | -6,525 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,025 | $57,620 | $53,027 | $61,470 | $63,820 | $71,370 | $98,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,593 | $0 | $8,443 | $10,793 | $18,343 | $45,043 |
| Total Invoice | $43,285 | $54,500 | $49,692 | $58,095 | $62,095 | $72,555 | $98,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,951 | -212 | 0 | -212 | -2,046 | -5,518 | -6,120 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,334 | $54,288 | $49,692 | $57,883 | $60,049 | $67,037 | $91,975 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,596 | $0 | $8,191 | $10,357 | $17,345 | $42,283 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Routan | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | SEL Premium | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| 4WD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||||
| Dual power sliding doors | $800 | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | ||||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||||
| Sunshades, third row | $125 | ||||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead console storage compartments | $100 | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Removable console | $200 | ||||||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||||
| Second-row under-floor storage | $150 | ||||||
| Sliding center console | $50 | ||||||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $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 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Additional screen for entertainment system | $200 | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | ||||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | ||||||
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Second DVD player for entertainment system | $200 | ||||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | ||||||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | ||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power recliner, third row seats | $150 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | ||||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,230 | $8,380 | $8,155 | $8,380 | $10,330 | $14,030 | $14,680 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,075 | $225 | $0 | $225 | $2,175 | $5,875 | $6,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,951 | -212 | 0 | -212 | -2,046 | -5,518 | -6,120 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Routan | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 194.6 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,495 lb. | 3,747 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 63.0 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 64.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.3 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 62.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 31.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 21% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 21% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 21% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 21% |
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