BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2014 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2018

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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: $25,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $18,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i328dS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,450 $42,950 $21,685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
AWD     2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
AWD     2,159
Options (change) 1,050 1,050 2,575
Options (change) 955 955 2,429
Destination 925 925 850
Total Price $43,425 $44,925 $25,110

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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: $13,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,306
Model Year201420142018
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i328dS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D170hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$43,425$44,925$25,110
Adjustments for Features-4,980-4,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,445$40,045$25,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0

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

Model Year201420142018
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i328dS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,130$8,030$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,980$4,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,610-4,5160

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

Model Year20142018
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in103.5 in
Length182.1 in179.8 in
Width71.3 in70.8 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,895 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft366.5 ft3

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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
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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