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

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

Lowest Total Price: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $16,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
Model3-Series Gran TurismoGolf / GTI
Trim340iR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,700 $39,785
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Navigation system 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Obstacle detection, rear 690  
Navigation system 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Heated front seats 460  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 6,450 1,100
Options (change) 5,935 1,056
Destination 995 850
Total Price $58,145 $41,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,377
Model Year20182018
Model3-Series Gran TurismoGolf / GTI
Trim340iR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine320hp I6292hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$58,145$41,735
Adjustments for Features-2,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,515$41,735

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

Model Year20182018
Model3-Series Gran TurismoGolf / GTI
Trim340iR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 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$9,855$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4770

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

Model Year20182018
Model3-Series Gran TurismoGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.0 in103.8 in
Length190.0 in167.6 in
Width72.0 in70.8 in
Height59.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,103 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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