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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R   
Difference: $22,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTI5-Series
TrimR540i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,785 $56,450
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Premium Package   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Apple CarPlay support   300
Heated front seats   500
Rearview camera   400
AWD   2,300
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Premium Package   1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Apple CarPlay support   275
Heated front seats   455
Rearview camera   370
AWD   2,140
Options (change) 1,100 6,900
Options (change) 1,056 6,365
Destination 850 995
Total Price $41,735 $64,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,865
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTI5-Series
TrimR540i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$41,735$64,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,735$62,465

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTI5-Series
TrimR540i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,075$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,769

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTI5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in117.1 in
Length167.6 in194.6 in
Width70.8 in73.5 in
Height58.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,373 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

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