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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: $31,200

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,150 $29,385
Base Invoice $34,380 $28,210
Premium Package 1,900  
Navigation system 2,100  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
6-speed manual 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500  
App support 250  
Roof rails 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Lighting Package   995
Premium Package 1,730  
Navigation system 1,910  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
6-speed manual 0  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 455  
App support 230  
Roof rails 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Lighting Package   856
Options (change) 7,150 995
Options (change) 6,510 856
Destination 875 820
Total Price $45,175 $31,200
Total Invoice $41,765 $29,886

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,352
Model Year20112016
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,175$31,200
Adjustments for Features-5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,605$31,200
Total Invoice$41,765$29,886
Adjustments for Features-5270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,238$29,886

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

Model Year20112016
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,470$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5270

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

Model Year20112016
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in103.5 in
Length178.2 in179.6 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height55.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,671 lb.3,440 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
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25Yes
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested92547%
Total Not Requested105053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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