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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,025 Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL | |||
| Difference: $21,920 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,508 Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL | |||
| Difference: $19,687 | |||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $42,650 | $44,150 | $29,970 |
| Base Invoice | $39,920 | $41,300 | $28,772 |
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| Luxury Package | 0 | 0 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | |
| Premium Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | 950 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,700 | 1,700 | |
| Lighting Package | 800 | 800 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | 500 | |
| Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. | 1,995 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 240 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,775 | 1,775 | |
| Luxury Package | 0 | 0 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 1,320 | |
| Premium Package | 1,545 | 1,545 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 865 | 865 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,545 | 1,545 | |
| Lighting Package | 730 | 730 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | 455 | |
| Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. | 1,716 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 200 | ||
| Options (change) | 11,300 | 11,300 | 2,235 |
| Options (change) | 10,280 | 10,280 | 1,916 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 820 |
| Total Price | $54,945 | $56,445 | $33,025 |
| Total Invoice | $51,195 | $52,575 | $31,508 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,725 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,915 | |||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 170hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $54,945 | $56,445 | $33,025 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,195 | -6,095 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,750 | $50,350 | $33,025 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,600 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $51,195 | $52,575 | $31,508 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,772 | -5,677 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,423 | $46,898 | $31,508 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,475 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr 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 | ||
| 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 | $3,275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,195 | $6,095 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,772 | -5,677 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 182.0 in | 179.6 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,621 lb. | 3,064 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.4 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 30.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.0 ft3 | 66.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 33% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 79% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 45% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 33% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 79% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 45% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
| Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2800 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 7% |
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