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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI SEL   
Difference: $22,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTI3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,245 $45,950 $44,450
Driving Assistance Package   500 500
Convenience Tier   850 850
Premium Tier   2,900 2,900
Luxury Design   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Driving Assistance Package   460 460
Convenience Tier   780 780
Premium Tier   2,670 2,670
Luxury Design   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Options (change) 0 8,250 8,250
Options (change) 0 7,590 7,590
Destination 850 995 995
Total Price $31,095 $55,195 $53,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,964
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTI3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,095$55,195$53,695
Adjustments for Features0-6,045-6,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$49,150$47,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTI3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Larger infotainment display$0  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$2,750$8,795$8,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,045$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,695-5,791

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTI3-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in110.6 in
Length179.8 in182.0 in
Width70.8 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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