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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: $55,965

Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI   
Difference: $7,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,266

Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI   
Difference: $5,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg5-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,375 $46,875 $61,410 $54,400
Base Invoice $41,251 $44,579 $58,400 $50,230
Executive Package 11,720 11,720    
Cold Weather Package       900
Premium Package       2,500
Navigation system       1,900
Obstacle detection, rear       700
Heated second row seats       350
HD radio       350
iPod integration       400
Proximity key       1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595
Executive Package 11,145 11,145    
Cold Weather Package       820
Premium Package       2,275
Navigation system       1,730
Obstacle detection, rear       635
Heated second row seats       320
HD radio       315
iPod integration       365
Proximity key       910
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540
Options (change) 11,720 11,720 0 8,695
Options (change) 11,145 11,145 0 7,910
Destination 870 870 870 825
Total Price $55,965 $59,465 $62,280 $63,920
Total Invoice $53,266 $56,594 $59,270 $58,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,736
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg5-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12620, 12?, 8200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20265/50-19225/50-17
Total Price$55,965$59,465$62,280$63,920
Adjustments for Features-1,090-1,090-1,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,875$58,375$61,140$63,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$6,265$0
Total Invoice$53,266$56,594$59,270$58,965
Adjustments for Features-1,037-1,037-1,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,229$55,557$58,185$58,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,328$5,956$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg5-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo organizer   $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Ski sack   $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Headlight washers   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Total Value of Features$5,520$5,520$5,570$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$1,090$1,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,037-1,037-1,0850

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelTouareg5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.9 in113.6 in
Length188.8 in191.2 in
Width76.4 in72.7 in
Height68.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested447578%
Total Not Requested129022%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested447578%
Total Not Requested129022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%

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