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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: $935

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,505

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201120112011
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,375 $46,875 $61,410 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $41,251 $44,579 $58,400 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Executive Package 11,720 11,720        
Xenon HID headlights       900    
Premium Package 2       4,500 4,500  
Premium Package       1,800 1,800  
Cold Weather Package       1,050 1,050 1,050
Convenience Package       1,700 1,700 1,700
Folding second row seats       475 475 475
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550  
iPod integration           400
Rearview camera           400
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350
Executive Package 11,145 11,145        
Xenon HID headlights       820    
Premium Package 2       4,095 4,095  
Premium Package       1,640 1,640  
Cold Weather Package       955 955 955
Convenience Package       1,545 1,545 1,545
Folding second row seats       430 430 430
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500  
iPod integration           365
Rearview camera           365
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320
Options (change) 11,720 11,720 0 10,975 10,075 4,375
Options (change) 11,145 11,145 0 9,985 9,165 3,980
Destination 870 870 870 875 875 875
Total Price $55,965 $59,465 $62,280 $56,900 $61,050 $65,450
Total Invoice $53,266 $56,594 $59,270 $52,505 $56,330 $60,440

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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: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,017
Model Year201220122012201120112011
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12620, 12?, 8600, 16600, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$55,965$59,465$62,280$56,900$61,050$65,450
Adjustments for Features-2,450-2,450-2,500-600-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,515$57,015$59,780$56,300$60,450$65,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$6,265$0$4,150$9,150
Total Invoice$53,266$56,594$59,270$52,505$56,330$60,440
Adjustments for Features-2,332-2,332-2,379-554-5540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,934$54,262$56,891$51,951$55,776$60,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,328$5,957$0$3,825$8,489

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220122012201120112011
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Power door closers   $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225 
Sunshades, second row   $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0   
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$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$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50   
Total Value of Features$7,115$7,115$7,165$5,265$5,265$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$2,450$2,500$600$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,332-2,332-2,379-554-5540

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122011
ModelTouareg5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.9 in116.9 in
Length188.8 in193.1 in
Width76.4 in73.2 in
Height68.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested376565%
Total Not Requested200035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested376565%
Total Not Requested200035%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested186566%
Total Not Requested97534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested186566%
Total Not Requested97534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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