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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $19,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $17,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i328dGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,650 $44,150 $24,295
Base Invoice $39,920 $41,300 $23,323
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Premium Package 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Autobahn Package     5,530
Navigation system 1,775 1,775  
Premium Package 1,545 1,545  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 6,150 6,150 5,530
Options (change) 5,595 5,595 5,310
Destination 995 995 770
Total Price $49,795 $51,295 $30,595
Total Invoice $46,510 $47,890 $29,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,920
Model Year201620162011
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i328dGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$49,795$51,295$30,595
Adjustments for Features-7,695-7,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,100$43,700$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$46,510$47,890$29,403
Adjustments for Features-7,187-7,0910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,323$40,799$29,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,476$0

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

Model Year201620162011
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i328dGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,545$10,445$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,695$7,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,187-7,0910

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

Model Year20162011
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in101.5 in
Length182.0 in165.4 in
Width71.3 in70.3 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested332582%
Total Not Requested72518%

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