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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: $30,905

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $12,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,384

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $11,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 32.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $23,590
Base Invoice $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $21,702
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,800
Steering-linked headlights 900 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450        
Wood trim 500        
Cold Weather Package 950        
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750  
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575  
DUPL Voice texting capability       0  
Package 3         4,885
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,589
Steering-linked headlights 820 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320        
Wood trim 455        
Cold Weather Package 865        
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685  
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525  
DUPL Voice texting capability       0  
Package 3         4,463
Options (change) 9,700 8,525 6,725 6,725 6,685
Options (change) 8,825 7,760 6,120 6,120 6,052
Destination 925 925 925 925 630
Total Price $43,175 $46,300 $50,800 $57,300 $30,905
Total Invoice $39,875 $42,765 $46,925 $52,905 $28,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,216
Model Year20132013201320132006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 32.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$43,175$46,300$50,800$57,300$30,905
Adjustments for Features-1,380-1,880-3,030-3,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,795$44,420$47,770$54,195$30,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,625$5,975$12,400$0
Total Invoice$39,875$42,765$46,925$52,905$28,384
Adjustments for Features-1,275-1,736-2,799-2,8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,600$41,029$44,126$50,038$28,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,429$5,526$11,438$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132013201320132006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 32.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote    $200
DUPL Voice texting capability   $50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$2,480$2,980$4,130$4,205$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$1,880$3,030$3,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,275-1,736-2,799-2,8670

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132006
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 Weight3,361 lb.3,260 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 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested225083%
Total Not Requested45017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55055%
Total Not Requested45045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested400090%
Total Not Requested42510%

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