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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,384

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $13,116

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,694

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $12,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335i335dM32.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900 $23,590
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630 $21,702
Premium Package 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,500  
Cold Weather Package 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,000  
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 1,800
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Rear spoiler       0 479
Sunroof       1,050  
Wood trim       0  
Package 3         4,885
Premium Package 2,410 2,410 2,410 2,275  
Cold Weather Package 1,045 1,045 1,045 910  
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,589
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 345  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Rear spoiler       0 310
Sunroof       955  
Wood trim       0  
Package 3         4,463
Options (change) 9,025 8,125 8,125 8,505 7,164
Options (change) 8,215 7,395 7,395 7,740 6,362
Destination 875 875 875 875 630
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $44,500 $51,050 $53,150 $66,580 $31,384
Total Invoice $41,120 $47,155 $49,090 $61,545 $28,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,821
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,305
Model Year20112011201120112006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335i335dM32.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$44,500$51,050$53,150$66,580$31,384
Adjustments for Features-2,295-1,245-2,195-2,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,205$49,805$50,955$64,560$31,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,600$8,750$22,355$0
Total Invoice$41,120$47,155$49,090$61,545$28,694
Adjustments for Features-2,121-1,150-2,027-1,8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,999$46,005$47,063$59,678$28,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,006$8,064$20,679$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112011201120112006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335i335dM32.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
6-speed manual $150 $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote    $200
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Floor mats    $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,270$2,220$3,170$2,995$975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,295$1,245$2,195$2,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,121-1,150-2,027-1,8670

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112006
Model3-SeriesJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in101.5 in
Length178.2 in179.3 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height55.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,260 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested52518%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145068%
Total Not Requested67532%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested400090%
Total Not Requested42510%

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