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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: $25,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $14,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,752

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $12,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,150 $21,580
Base Invoice $34,380 $20,718
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Roof rails 100  
Heated front seats 500  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
AWD   2,250
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Roof rails 90  
Heated front seats 455  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
AWD   2,159
6-speed automated manual   1,055
Options (change) 2,250 3,350
Options (change) 2,050 3,214
Destination 875 820
Total Price $40,275 $25,750
Total Invoice $37,305 $24,752

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,909
Model Year20112017
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$40,275$25,750
Adjustments for Features0-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,275$25,380
Total Invoice$37,305$24,752
Adjustments for Features0-356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,305$24,396

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

Model Year20112017
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,430$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-356

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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 Year20112017
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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual-950No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215-29%
Total Not Requested-950129%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600		1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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