BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2010 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: $13,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102019
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,700 $21,895
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Roof rails 100  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
AWD   2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Roof rails 90  
HD radio 315  
Heated front seats 455  
AWD   2,159
Options (change) 1,500 2,250
Options (change) 1,360 2,159
Destination 875 895
Total Price $38,075 $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: $12,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,646
Model Year20102019
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)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$38,075$25,040
Adjustments for Features-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,470$25,040

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

Model Year20102019
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 
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
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$4,105$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5600

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

Model Year20102019
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
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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