BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2006

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,384

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $11,461

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,694

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $10,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335iM32.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $23,590
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $49,675 $21,702
Cold Weather Package 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 1,900  
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 1,800
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575  
Rear spoiler     0 479
Sunroof     1,050  
Wood trim     0  
Package 3       4,885
Cold Weather Package 910 910 910  
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 1,730  
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,589
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525  
Rear spoiler     0 310
Sunroof     955  
Wood trim     0  
Package 3       4,463
Options (change) 9,320 7,820 8,120 7,164
Options (change) 8,485 7,115 7,390 6,362
Destination 825 825 825 630
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $42,845 $47,945 $64,045 $31,384
Total Invoice $39,395 $44,095 $59,190 $28,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,506
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,823
Model Year2008200820082006
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335iM32.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$42,845$47,945$64,045$31,384
Adjustments for Features-955-1,205-1,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,890$46,740$62,340$31,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$20,450$0
Total Invoice$39,395$44,095$59,190$28,694
Adjustments for Features-878-1,108-1,5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,517$42,987$57,614$28,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,470$19,097$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820082006
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335iM32.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote   $200
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Floor mats   $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,930$2,180$2,680$975
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$1,205$1,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-878-1,108-1,5760

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082006
Model3-SeriesJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in101.5 in
Length178.2 in179.3 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height55.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,260 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested400090%
Total Not Requested42510%

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