BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2019

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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: $25,040

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $12,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,500 $21,895
Cold Weather Package 750  
iPod integration 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
HD radio 350  
AWD   2,250
Cold Weather Package 685  
iPod integration 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
HD radio 315  
AWD   2,159
Options (change) 2,050 2,250
Options (change) 1,865 2,159
Destination 825 895
Total Price $37,375 $25,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,381
Model Year20082019
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6168hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$37,375$25,040
Adjustments for Features0-45
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,375$24,995

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

Model Year20082019
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
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
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$3,355$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$45
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5

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

Model Year20082019
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in103.5 in
Length178.2 in179.8 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height55.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,478 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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
168 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested21513%
Total Not Requested140087%

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