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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: $16,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,695

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $14,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
Model3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335iGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $24,300
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $22,659
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Sport Line 2,500 1,700  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Sunroof 1,050    
Heated front seats 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Autobahn Package     3,020
Navigation system     1,800
iPod integration     0
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Sport Line 2,275 1,545  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Sunroof 955    
Heated front seats 455 455  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Autobahn Package     2,797
Navigation system     1,589
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 10,325 7,575 4,820
Options (change) 9,395 6,890 4,386
Destination 895 895 650
Total Price $46,120 $50,870 $29,770
Total Invoice $42,580 $46,975 $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: $14,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,965
Model Year201220122008
Model3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335iGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$46,120$50,870$29,770
Adjustments for Features-2,080-3,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,040$47,440$29,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$0
Total Invoice$42,580$46,975$27,695
Adjustments for Features-1,920-3,1670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,660$43,808$27,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,148$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122008
Model3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335iGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,480$4,830$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$3,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,920-3,1670

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122008
Model3-SeriesJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in101.5 in
Length182.5 in179.3 in
Width71.3 in70.1 in
Height56.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 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 Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 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 Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

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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