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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,200

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim325i1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,600 $29,385
Base Invoice $31,665 $28,210
Power front seats 995  
Cold Weather Package 600  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750  
Satellite radio 595  
Proximity key 500  
Lighting Package   995
Power front seats 905  
Cold Weather Package 545  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685  
Satellite radio 540  
Proximity key 455  
Lighting Package   856
Options (change) 6,715 995
Options (change) 6,110 856
Destination 695 820
Total Price $42,010 $31,200
Total Invoice $38,470 $29,886

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,213
Model Year20062016
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim325i1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine215hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$42,010$31,200
Adjustments for Features-4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,605$31,200
Total Invoice$38,470$29,886
Adjustments for Features-3710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,099$29,886

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

Model Year20062016
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim325i1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel 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$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3710

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

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

Model Year20062016
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in103.5 in
Length178.2 in179.6 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height55.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.0 ft366.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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