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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: $32,935

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $21,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,372

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $19,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i328d1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,650 $44,150 $29,385
Base Invoice $39,920 $41,300 $28,210
Premium Package 1,700 1,700  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 1,495
Luxury Package 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Lighting Package     995
Door sill trim plates     240
Premium Package 1,545 1,545  
Navigation system 1,775 1,775  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 1,286
Luxury Package 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Lighting Package     856
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 10,500 10,500 2,730
Options (change) 9,550 9,550 2,342
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $54,145 $55,645 $32,935
Total Invoice $50,465 $51,845 $31,372

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,459
Model Year201620162016
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i328d1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D170hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$54,145$55,645$32,935
Adjustments for Features-6,045-5,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,100$49,700$32,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$50,465$51,845$31,372
Adjustments for Features-5,634-5,5390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,831$46,306$31,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0

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

Model Year201620162016
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i328d1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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, passenger seat$150$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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$9,470$9,370$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,045$5,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,634-5,5390

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

Model Year20162016
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in103.5 in
Length182.0 in179.6 in
Width71.3 in70.8 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,064 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
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested255086%
Total Not Requested40014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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