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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The 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.
BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,260 Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL | ||
| Difference: $8,750 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,863 Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL | ||
| Difference: $6,607 | ||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 325i | TDI SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $34,600 | $30,345 |
| Base Invoice | $31,665 | $29,131 |
| Power front seats | 995 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 600 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | |
| Navigation system | 2,000 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | |
| Proximity key | 500 | |
| Satellite radio | 595 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 750 | |
| Lighting Package | 995 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,100 | |
| Power front seats | 905 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 545 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | |
| Navigation system | 1,820 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | |
| Proximity key | 455 | |
| Satellite radio | 540 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 685 | |
| Lighting Package | 856 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,056 | |
| Options (change) | 6,715 | 2,095 |
| Options (change) | 6,110 | 1,912 |
| Destination | 695 | 820 |
| Total Price | $42,010 | $33,260 |
| Total Invoice | $38,470 | $31,863 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,170 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,076 | ||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 325i | TDI SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 215hp I6 | 150hp I4 D |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/24 MPG | 23/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $42,010 | $33,260 |
| Adjustments for Features | -580 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,430 | $33,260 |
| Total Invoice | $38,470 | $31,863 |
| Adjustments for Features | -531 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,939 | $31,863 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 325i | TDI SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,180 | $2,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $580 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -531 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 179.6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,680 lb. | 3,440 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 66.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i
| Power front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 51% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
| 6-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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