| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $31,200 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | ||
| Difference: $11,915 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | ||
| Difference: $9,769 | ||
|
|
||
Calculate Payments |
||
|
|
||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 328i | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $34,500 | $29,385 |
| Base Invoice | $31,740 | $28,210 |
| Power front seats | 995 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 750 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 750 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| HD radio | 350 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| Proximity key | 500 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | |
| Lighting Package | 995 | |
| Power front seats | 905 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 685 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 685 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | |
| Navigation system | 1,910 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| HD radio | 315 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| Proximity key | 455 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | |
| Lighting Package | 856 | |
| Options (change) | 7,790 | 995 |
| Options (change) | 7,090 | 856 |
| Destination | 825 | 820 |
| Total Price | $43,115 | $31,200 |
| Total Invoice | $39,655 | $29,886 |
|
|
||
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Dealer Price Quotes
|
Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars? Request free, no-obligation BMW 3-Series dealer quotes or Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form. The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours. |
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: $12,785 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,602 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 328i | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 170hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 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 | $43,115 | $31,200 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -870 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,115 | $30,330 |
| Total Invoice | $39,655 | $29,886 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -833 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,655 | $29,053 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 328i | 1.8T SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $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 | $2,105 | $2,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $870 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -833 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| 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 | 3,815 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 328i
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 450 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 50% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Was this information useful?
We're glad we could help! Share this page: |
|
|
We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it. |
|
|
|
|
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.
