Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison
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For the Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. 5-Series Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Golf / Rabbit / GTI and 5-Series will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GLI's price is $18,165 lower than the BMW 5-Series 528i's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GLI | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 18,165 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 16,500 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Golf / Rabbit / GTI | 5-Series |
| Trim | GLI | 528i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 240hp I4 |
| Transmission | S6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/29 MPG | 22/32 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | ?, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | 30,965 | 55,320 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,190 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 30,965 | 49,130 |
| Total Invoice | 28,878 | 51,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,717 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 28,878 | 45,378 |
Invoice Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series
Price Comparison (MSRP): Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW 5-SeriesThe sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GLI | ||
| Difference: 24,355 | ||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GLI | ||
| Difference: 22,217 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Golf / Rabbit / GTI | 5-Series |
| Trim | GLI | 528i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | 24,770 | 46,900 |
| Base Invoice | 23,094 | 43,330 |
| Autobahn Package | 2,405 | |
| Navigation system | 1,990 | 1,900 |
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,100 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | |
| AWD | 2,300 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Autobahn Package | 0 | |
| Navigation system | 1,730 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | |
| AWD | 2,115 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Total options | 5,495 | 7,525 |
| Total options | 5,084 | 6,870 |
| Destination | 700 | 895 |
| Total Price | 30,965 | 55,320 |
| Total Invoice | 28,878 | 51,095 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Golf / Rabbit / GTI | 5-Series |
| Trim | GLI | 528i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Compact spare tire | $75 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $100 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $100 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| HD radio | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $50 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $350 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $50 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Compass | $25 | |
| Cornering lights | $25 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Powertrain | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $300 | |
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | $250 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,500 | $8,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,190 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,717 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Golf / Rabbit / GTI | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 179.3 in | 193.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,352 lb. | 4,001 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
GLI
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Front seat active head restraints | 50 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar, 4-way, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar, 4-way, passenger | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
528i
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media hard drive | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 18% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI
| Price of the Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
The TDI was more than $7,000 cheaper than a Golf R. You have to really want the R to pay the premium. I wanted it more than my wife did. Guess who won? Three months later, I'm very happy with the economy but feeling no pain as the car is still great to drive everyday. |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
For 35 percent less monthly than the BMW I can own the car rather than lease. |
| 2010 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
For the amount of standard equipment (ESP, 6-speed tiptronic, 170 hp engine), it is actually cheaper than a similarly configured Honda Civic or even Fit. Great value for money. |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Relatively low payment, get lots of nonstandard options as standard on VWs |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Purchased as a used-corp. leased vehicle at a 30%+ discount |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD |
I paid 23K for a 2008 with 6K miles. |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Reasonable trade-in value on the 2002 GTI, + incentives, "drive-away" lease program = $88/month. |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great value for the engineering and materials |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
For about $17,000, the best package of standard equipment available today! Aircon, 4-wheel disk brakes, stability control, electric-assist power steering, power everything, remote entry, alarm, zippy 2.5 liter engine, comfortable seats, large cargo room |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The GTI was much cheaper then most other cars I was considering (3-series, A4, 9-3, TSX, and G35). |
| 2002 | 4dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
$15,000 is a good price given that it carries 4 people+ gear in good comfort, gets decent fuel economy, and has an interior looking at least one class above. |
| Price of the Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
I mentioned earlier that the Golf is still assembled in Wolfsburg, Germany, and hasn't been moved to any of VW's new world plants. This might be a mark in its favor vis-à-vis quality control, but the Euro-dollar exchange rate is not your friend on this model. 18K is a steep base price in this segment (although, to be fair, you often have to step up to some kind of "sport" trim line in other cars to get remotely competitive refinement). Things only get worse from here, as the jump to a GTI or a TDI is quite brutal. But if you just remind yourself that you're buying into the cheapest European car to be had in the United States, a car of exquisite refinement, I find that the sting goes away very quickly! |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
There are many other similarly sized cars that cost much less. The extra cost gets you the better handling, faster engine, and higher quality interior. |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not willing to deal at all, I get a supplier discount and it didnt matter |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
they are a little pricey compared to others with similar MPG |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Pretty expensive to buy in Canada |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
VW golf seems to be priced a lot higher than equivalent japanese or north american compact cars. |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The price was more than a Passat |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the BMW 5-Series
| Price of the BMW 5-Series: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Better than the Lexus I was looking at for a much better handling and more luggage space vehicle. |
| Price of the BMW 5-Series: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too expensive for what you get. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
for 60k the 5 series seems a bit pricy compared to what you can get from even an acura TL for instance. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I paid cash, but they do not usually offer incentives on the 5 series. That may have changed in this economy but the 5 series has few incentives. |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very expensive car 90K CDN or 60K USD new. Very pricey for a car. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD |
Compared to the implicit value of Genesis, BMW simply charges too much for what you get...$25K delta just not justifiable. |
| 2001 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
still a high payment |
| 2000 | 4dr Sedan 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Mostly about the depreciation - you will lose money |
