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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: $30,529

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,766

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,170

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,510

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Model Year2015201520152015201520152007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $24,110
Base Invoice $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $22,434
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150   1,800
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Sunroof 1,050         0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450         950  
Aluminum trim 300 0 0 0   0  
Cold Weather Package 950            
Premium Package   3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500    
Sport Line       1,700 1,700    
Package 2             3,500
Rear spoiler             479
iPod integration             0
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955   1,589
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Sunroof 955         0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320         865  
Aluminum trim 275 0 0 0   0  
Cold Weather Package 865            
Premium Package   2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455    
Sport Line       1,545 1,545    
Package 2             3,197
Rear spoiler             310
iPod integration             0
Options (change) 7,350 7,200 7,200 7,100 7,100 1,500 5,779
Options (change) 6,690 6,550 6,550 6,455 6,455 1,365 5,096
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 640
Total Price $41,295 $45,695 $47,195 $51,845 $58,245 $64,495 $30,529
Total Invoice $38,680 $42,725 $44,105 $48,380 $54,270 $60,080 $28,170

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,030
Model Year2015201520152015201520152007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$41,295$45,695$47,195$51,845$58,245$64,495$30,529
Adjustments for Features-1,580-3,330-4,480-3,605-4,980-3,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$42,365$42,715$48,240$53,265$60,890$30,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,650$3,000$8,525$13,550$21,175$0
Total Invoice$38,680$42,725$44,105$48,380$54,270$60,080$28,170
Adjustments for Features-1,480-3,114-4,187-3,364-4,640-3,3580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,200$39,611$39,918$45,016$49,630$56,722$28,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,411$2,718$7,816$12,430$19,522$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2015201520152015201520152007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100      
Proximity key $250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents      $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration      $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200 $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers$50      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Heated second row seats$200      
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim    $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Total Value of Features$3,280$5,030$6,180$5,305$6,680$5,305$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$3,330$4,480$3,605$4,980$3,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,480-3,114-4,187-3,364-4,640-3,3580

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152007
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 Weight3,411 lb.3,231 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested210078%
Total Not Requested60022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested210078%
Total Not Requested60022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested274086%
Total Not Requested45014%

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