BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2010

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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: $25,430

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $15,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,722

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $13,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201020102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJettaJettaJetta
Trim328i335i335dM3TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 1,790 1,790 1,790
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Sunroof 1,050     1,050 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350      
Sport Package   1,350          
6-speed manual   0          
iPod integration   400 400 400 0 0  
Rear spoiler       0 360   360
Larger rear spoiler           499  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,581 1,581 1,581
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Sunroof 955     955 883 883  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320      
Sport Package   1,230          
6-speed manual   0          
iPod integration   365 365 365 0 0  
Rear spoiler       0 280   280
Larger rear spoiler           370  
Options (change) 5,025 5,725 4,375 5,425 3,150 3,289 2,150
Options (change) 4,570 5,210 3,980 4,935 2,744 2,834 1,861
Destination 875 875 875 875 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $40,500 $48,650 $49,400 $63,500 $25,430 $27,729 $26,180
Total Invoice $37,475 $44,970 $45,675 $58,740 $23,722 $25,836 $24,627

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,366
Model Year2011201120112011201020102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJettaJettaJetta
Trim328i335i335dM3TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionT6M6T6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$40,500$48,650$49,400$63,500$25,430$27,729$26,180
Adjustments for Features-2,580-2,580-3,230-2,8550-100-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,920$46,070$46,170$60,645$25,430$27,629$25,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,150$8,250$22,725$200$2,399$0
Total Invoice$37,475$44,970$45,675$58,740$23,722$25,836$24,627
Adjustments for Features-2,387-2,385-2,986-2,6410-93-894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,088$42,585$42,689$56,099$23,722$25,743$23,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,497$7,601$21,011$0$2,021$11

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201120112011201020102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJettaJettaJetta
Trim328i335i335dM3TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100   $1100
6-speed manual $150 $150$150$150 
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire    $225$225$225
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$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$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150   
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler     $200 
Rear spoiler   $200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
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$0$0
Fog lights$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   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100 
Floor mats    $75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces$900      
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual lumbar 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    
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 $100$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    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$4,255$4,255$4,905$4,530$1,675$1,775$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$2,580$3,230$2,855$0$100$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,387-2,385-2,986-2,6410-93-894

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112010
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, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%
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, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

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