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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: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $10,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i335iR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $39,785
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Sport Line 2,750 1,950  
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400  
6-speed manual 0 0  
App support 250 250  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Premium Package   2,200  
7-speed automated manual     1,100
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Sport Line 2,505 1,775  
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185  
6-speed manual 0 0  
App support 230 230  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Premium Package   2,000  
7-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 14,950 14,000 1,100
Options (change) 13,610 12,740 1,056
Destination 925 925 850
Total Price $52,725 $58,075 $41,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,851
Model Year201320132018
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i335iR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$52,725$58,075$41,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-3,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,725$56,525$38,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$0

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

Model Year201320132018
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i335iR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$4,930$6,480$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,429-142

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

Model Year20132018
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in103.8 in
Length182.5 in167.6 in
Width71.3 in70.8 in
Height56.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,569 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.053.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested85068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested85068%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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