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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $19,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i328dSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,650 $44,150 $30,245
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Luxury Package 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Premium Package 1,700 1,700  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Navigation system 1,775 1,775  
Luxury Package 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Premium Package 1,545 1,545  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Options (change) 7,350 7,350 0
Options (change) 6,685 6,685 0
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $50,995 $52,495 $31,095

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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: $14,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,158
Model Year201620162018
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i328dSEL
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)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$50,995$52,495$31,095
Adjustments for Features-4,920-4,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,075$47,675$31,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0

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

Model Year201620162018
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i328dSEL
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
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Larger infotainment display  $0
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 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$8,370$8,270$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,920$4,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,592-4,4970

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

Model Year20162018
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in103.5 in
Length182.0 in179.8 in
Width71.3 in70.8 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,054 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

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
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%

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