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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $12,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,500 $24,295
Base Invoice $31,740 $23,323
Cold Weather Package 750  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
iPod integration 400  
Navigation system 2,100  
HD radio 350  
Aluminum trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Cold Weather Package 685  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
iPod integration 365  
Navigation system 1,910  
HD radio 315  
Aluminum trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 7,495 5,530
Options (change) 6,820 5,310
Destination 825 770
Total Price $42,820 $30,595
Total Invoice $39,385 $29,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,104
Model Year20082011
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$42,820$30,595
Adjustments for Features-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,865$30,595
Total Invoice$39,385$29,403
Adjustments for Features-8780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,507$29,403

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

Model Year20082011
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,530$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8780

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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 Year20082011
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 Weight3,463 lb.2,969 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 washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested347586%
Total Not Requested57514%

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