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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: $31,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $12,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim328iGTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,500 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $34,680 $23,803 $33,403
Power front seats 995    
Navigation system 2,150    
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 500    
Proximity key 500    
Aluminum trim 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Power front seats 905    
Navigation system 1,955    
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Heated front seats 455    
Proximity key 455    
Aluminum trim 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 5,945 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 5,410 5,952 1,651
Destination 895 795 795
Total Price $44,340 $31,790 $37,310
Total Invoice $40,985 $30,550 $35,849

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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: $10,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,660
Model Year201220132013
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim328iGTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$44,340$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-1,9200-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,420$31,790$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$40,985$30,550$35,849
Adjustments for Features-1,7750-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,210$30,550$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,425

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

Model Year201220132013
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim328iGTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,420$2,500$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,920$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7750-1,874

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

Model Year20122013
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 Headroom37.4 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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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