BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2020

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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: $37,415

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $9,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,500 $36,495
Premium Package 3,350  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,100  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
iPod integration 400  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
Proximity key 500  
HD radio 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Premium Package 3,050  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,910  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
iPod integration 365  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
Proximity key 455  
HD radio 315  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Options (change) 11,795 0
Options (change) 10,685 0
Destination 825 920
Total Price $47,120 $37,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,369
Model Year20082020
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6228hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$47,120$37,415
Adjustments for Features0-1,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,120$35,845

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

Model Year20082020
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,505$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-39

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

Model Year20082020
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in103.8 in
Length178.2 in167.6 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height55.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested90032%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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