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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: $25,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $16,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,500 $21,895
Premium Package 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Roof rails 100  
Heated front seats 500  
6-speed manual 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
AWD   2,250
Premium Package 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Roof rails 90  
Heated front seats 455  
6-speed manual 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
AWD   2,159
Options (change) 3,050 2,575
Options (change) 2,775 2,429
Destination 895 895
Total Price $41,445 $25,365

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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: $14,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,124
Model Year20122019
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6168hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$41,445$25,365
Adjustments for Features-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,390$25,365

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

Model Year20122019
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328iS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
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 
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,455$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9020

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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 Year20122019
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in103.5 in
Length178.2 in179.8 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height55.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,671 lb.3,478 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 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
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
168 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600		1000No
Total Requested21513%
Total Not Requested140087%

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