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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: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelRoutan5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL Premium528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $42,465 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Technology Package   1,850 1,850    
Cold Weather Package   1,450 1,450 1,050 1,450
Premium Package   2,250 1,000 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Proximity key   1,000 1,000    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Convenience Package         1,700
Technology Package   1,685 1,685    
Cold Weather Package   1,320 1,320 955 1,320
Premium Package   2,050 910 2,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Proximity key   910 910    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Convenience Package         1,545
Options (change) 0 9,650 8,400 6,450 5,700
Options (change) 0 8,785 7,645 5,870 5,185
Destination 820 895 895 895 895
Total Price $45,100 $57,445 $61,795 $68,295 $68,595
Total Invoice $43,285 $53,010 $57,020 $63,020 $63,300

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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: $15,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,508
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelRoutan5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL Premium528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$45,100$57,445$61,795$68,295$68,595
Adjustments for Features-2,900000-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,200$57,445$61,795$68,295$68,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$10,850$10,650
Total Invoice$43,285$53,010$57,020$63,020$63,300
Adjustments for Features-2,783000-461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,502$53,010$57,020$63,020$62,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,010$10,010$9,829

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelRoutan5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL Premium528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Dual power sliding doors$800    
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125    
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100 $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$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0    
Conversation mirror$25    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power recliner, third row seats$150    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$10,480$7,580$7,580$7,580$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$0$0$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,783000-461

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelRoutan5-Series
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in116.9 in
Length202.5 in193.1 in
Width76.9 in73.2 in
Height68.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.1 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested160080%
Total Not Requested40020%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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