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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,200 $34,795
Base Invoice $31,465 $33,403
Cold Weather Package 600  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
AWD 1,900  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,275  
Proximity key 500  
Navigation system 2,100  
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio 595  
Aluminum trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Cold Weather Package 550  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
AWD 1,745  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,210  
Proximity key 455  
Navigation system 1,910  
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio 540  
Aluminum trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 10,095 1,720
Options (change) 9,255 1,651
Destination 775 795
Total Price $45,070 $37,310
Total Invoice $41,495 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,145
Model Year20072013
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$45,070$37,310
Adjustments for Features-1,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,440$37,310
Total Invoice$41,495$35,849
Adjustments for Features-1,5010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,994$35,849

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

Model Year20072013
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,280$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5010

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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 Year20072013
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in101.5 in
Length178.2 in165.4 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height55.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.0 ft346.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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