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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: $29,770

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,695

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335i335dM3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900 $24,300
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630 $22,659
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 1,800
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Sunroof 1,050     1,050  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Sport Package   1,350      
6-speed manual   0      
iPod integration   400 400 400 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 950  
Rear spoiler       0  
Autobahn Package         3,020
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,589
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Sunroof 955     955  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Sport Package   1,230      
6-speed manual   0      
iPod integration   365 365 365 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 865  
Rear spoiler       0  
Autobahn Package         2,797
Options (change) 5,925 7,175 5,825 6,875 4,820
Options (change) 5,390 6,530 5,300 6,255 4,386
Destination 875 875 875 875 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $41,400 $50,100 $50,850 $64,950 $29,770
Total Invoice $38,295 $46,290 $46,995 $60,060 $27,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,893
Model Year20112011201120112008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335i335dM3GLI
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, 8250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$41,400$50,100$50,850$64,950$29,770
Adjustments for Features-1,845-2,095-2,745-2,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,555$48,005$48,105$62,730$29,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,450$8,550$23,175$0
Total Invoice$38,295$46,290$46,995$60,060$27,695
Adjustments for Features-1,707-1,936-2,537-2,0530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,588$44,354$44,458$58,007$27,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,766$7,870$21,419$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112011201120112008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335i335dM3GLI
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire    $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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass    $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats    $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,320$3,570$4,220$3,695$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,845$2,095$2,745$2,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,707-1,936-2,537-2,0530

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112008
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.3,231 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

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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

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

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 GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested221586%
Total Not Requested35014%

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