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

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,730

Volkswagen Touareg V8   
Difference: $3,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,851

Volkswagen Touareg V8   
Difference: $3,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelTouaregTouareg5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV8V10 TDI528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,750 $67,750 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $40,608 $61,385 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Winter Package 600          
V8 Package 2 5,260          
Tire-pressure monitor 450          
Technology Package     1,850 1,850    
Cold Weather Package     1,450 1,450 1,050 1,450
Premium Package     2,250   2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Proximity key     1,000 1,000   1,000
Ski sack     150 150   150
Obstacle detection, rear       750    
Winter Package 530          
V8 Package 2 4,645          
Tire-pressure monitor 398          
Technology Package     1,685 1,685    
Cold Weather Package     1,320 1,320 955 1,320
Premium Package     2,050   2,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
Proximity key     910 910   910
Ski sack     135 135   135
Obstacle detection, rear       685    
Options (change) 6,310 0 7,250 5,750 3,900 2,600
Options (change) 5,573 0 6,600 5,235 3,550 2,365
Destination 670 670 895 895 895 895
Total Price $51,730 $68,420 $55,045 $59,145 $65,745 $65,495
Total Invoice $46,851 $62,055 $50,825 $54,610 $60,700 $60,480

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Touareg V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,478
Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelTouaregTouareg5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV8V10 TDI528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8310hp V10 D240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)375, 11375, 11180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$51,730$68,420$55,045$59,145$65,745$65,495
Adjustments for Features-2,120-4,445-4500-400-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,610$63,975$54,595$59,145$65,345$65,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,365$0$4,550$10,750$10,600
Total Invoice$46,851$62,055$50,825$54,610$60,700$60,480
Adjustments for Features-1,920-4,031-4160-369-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,931$58,024$50,409$54,610$60,331$60,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,093$0$4,201$9,922$9,794

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelTouaregTouareg5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV8V10 TDI528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350 $350 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Roof rails$250$250    
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125  $125 
Rear HVAC unit $400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150    
Lockable rear differential $150    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25    
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,600$7,925$3,930$3,480$3,880$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,120$4,445$450$0$400$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,920-4,031-4160-369-277

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelTouareg5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in116.9 in
Length187.2 in193.1 in
Width75.9 in73.2 in
Height68.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8

Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
V8 Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 375W, 11 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested215079%
Total Not Requested57521%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%
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 wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%
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 wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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