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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: $25,430

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $14,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,722

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $13,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152015201020102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJettaJettaJetta
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150   1,790 1,790 1,790
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550      
Sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050     0 1,000 1,000  
Cold Weather Package 950                
Leather seating surfaces 1,450                
Sport Line   2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700        
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500        
Wood trim           0      
iPod integration             0 0  
Rear spoiler             360   360
Larger rear spoiler               499  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955   1,581 1,581 1,581
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500      
Sunroof 955 955 955     0 883 883  
Cold Weather Package 865                
Leather seating surfaces 1,320                
Sport Line   2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545        
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455        
Wood trim           0      
iPod integration             0 0  
Rear spoiler             280   280
Larger rear spoiler               370  
Options (change) 6,150 6,750 6,750 4,900 4,900 550 3,150 3,289 2,150
Options (change) 5,595 6,140 6,140 4,455 4,455 500 2,744 2,834 1,861
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $40,095 $45,245 $46,745 $49,645 $56,045 $63,545 $25,430 $27,729 $26,180
Total Invoice $37,585 $42,315 $43,695 $46,380 $52,270 $59,215 $23,722 $25,836 $24,627

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,435
Model Year201520152015201520152015201020102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJettaJettaJetta
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$40,095$45,245$46,745$49,645$56,045$63,545$25,430$27,729$26,180
Adjustments for Features-2,590-2,965-4,415-3,915-5,090-5,2150-100-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,505$42,280$42,330$45,730$50,955$58,330$25,430$27,629$25,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$4,825$8,225$13,450$20,825$200$2,399$0
Total Invoice$37,585$42,315$43,695$46,380$52,270$59,215$23,722$25,836$24,627
Adjustments for Features-2,428-2,773-4,127-3,658-4,747-4,8600-93-894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,157$39,542$39,568$42,722$47,523$54,355$23,722$25,743$23,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,385$4,411$7,565$12,366$19,198$0$2,021$11

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201520152015201520152015201020102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJettaJettaJetta
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 $150$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0   
FWD      $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100        
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 
Full-size spare tire      $225$225$225
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$25$25
Rear seat pass-through      $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents      $100$100$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$75$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$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25$25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler       $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0   
Rear spoiler     $200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25   
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$100$100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio      $200$200$200
SD Card slot      $25$25$25
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   
USB port$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$0$0
Cornering lights     $50   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125    
Headlight washers$50        
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150   
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   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100 $100 
Heated second row seats$200        
Leather seating surfaces$900        
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50        
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50        
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200   
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $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$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Wood trim  $300$300$300$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 $0 $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50   
Total Value of Features$4,315$4,690$6,140$5,640$6,815$6,940$1,725$1,825$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,590$2,965$4,415$3,915$5,090$5,215$0$100$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,428-2,773-4,127-3,658-4,747-4,8600-93-894

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152010
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

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