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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: $14,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelRoutan5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL Premium528i535i550i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $42,465 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Convenience Package   1,700 1,700 1,700
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Cold Weather Package   1,050 1,050 1,050
Premium Package 2   4,500 4,500 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500 500 500
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200 2,200
Convenience Package   1,545 1,545 1,545
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Cold Weather Package   955 955 955
Premium Package 2   4,095 4,095 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455 455 455
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 0 13,675 12,775 8,325
Options (change) 0 12,440 11,620 7,570
Destination 820 875 875 875
Total Price $45,100 $59,600 $63,750 $69,400
Total Invoice $43,285 $54,960 $58,785 $64,030

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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: $16,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,738
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelRoutan5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL Premium528i535i550i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$45,100$59,600$63,750$69,400
Adjustments for Features-2,150000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,950$59,600$63,750$69,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$9,800
Total Invoice$43,285$54,960$58,785$64,030
Adjustments for Features-2,063000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,222$54,960$58,785$64,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,825$9,070

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelRoutan5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL Premium528i535i550i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr 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 
AC power outlet$100   
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, third row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $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
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror$25   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power recliner, third row seats$150   
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Total Value of Features$9,455$7,305$7,305$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$0$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,063000

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122011
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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested112566%
Total Not Requested57534%

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