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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: $14,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelRoutan5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL Premium530i540i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $42,465 $48,295 $53,180
Cold Weather Package   800 800
Premium Package   2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Rearview camera   400 400
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200
Power trunk closer     500
Proximity key     650
Cold Weather Package   735 735
Premium Package   2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Rearview camera   370 370
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,025 2,025
Power trunk closer     460
Proximity key     600
Options (change) 0 7,300 6,150
Options (change) 0 6,715 5,660
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $45,100 $59,495 $63,595
Total Invoice $43,285 $56,005 $59,835

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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: $15,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,999
Model Year201220172017
ModelRoutan5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL Premium530i540i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$45,100$59,495$63,595
Adjustments for Features-1,700-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,400$59,120$63,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,475
Total Invoice$43,285$56,005$59,835
Adjustments for Features-1,632-3530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,653$55,652$59,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,183

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220172017
ModelRoutan5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL Premium530i540i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tires, run-flat $150$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  
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
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 passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,005$9,680$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,632-3530

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122017
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 Weight4,495 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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
140.6 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested175079%
Total Not Requested47521%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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