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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,150 $25,095
Base Invoice $34,380 $24,091
Navigation system 2,100  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Aluminum trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Driver's Edition   4,600
Navigation system 1,910  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Aluminum trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 4,400 4,600
Options (change) 4,005 4,416
Destination 875 820
Total Price $42,425 $30,515
Total Invoice $39,260 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,480
Model Year20112014
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$42,425$30,515
Adjustments for Features-1,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,855$30,515
Total Invoice$39,260$29,327
Adjustments for Features-1,4530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,807$29,327

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

Model Year20112014
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,145$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4530

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

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

Model Year20112014
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in101.5 in
Length178.2 in165.4 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height55.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.0 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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