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Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,650

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $33,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,492

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $31,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelRoutan5-Series5-Series
TrimSELM550iM5
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $31,323 $68,940 $96,100
Premium Package 4,900    
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 2,625    
Navigation Package 1,775    
Heated front seats   500  
Wood trim   0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200
Sunroof     0
Executive Package     4,000
Premium Package 4,538    
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 2,314    
Navigation Package 1,567    
Heated front seats   455  
Wood trim   0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,025 2,025
Sunroof     0
Executive Package     3,680
Options (change) 9,300 2,700 6,200
Options (change) 8,419 2,480 5,705
Destination 750 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $43,650 $77,095 $110,795
Total Invoice $40,492 $72,415 $103,800

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,095
Model Year200920182018
ModelRoutan5-Series5-Series
TrimSELM550iM5
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine251hp V6456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$43,650$77,095$110,795
Adjustments for Features0-4,075-8,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,650$73,020$102,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,000
Total Invoice$40,492$72,415$103,800
Adjustments for Features0-3,828-8,221
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,492$68,587$95,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,992

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920182018
ModelRoutan5-Series5-Series
TrimSELM550iM5
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
4WD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row$125 $125
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Removable console$200  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $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  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Gesture control system  $100
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,855$13,930$18,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,075$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,828-8,221

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092018
ModelRoutan5-Series
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in117.1 in
Length202.5 in194.6 in
Width76.9 in73.5 in
Height68.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.0 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested260068%
Total Not Requested122532%
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested169081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Total Requested1415100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls0Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested32513%
Total Not Requested222587%

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