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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: $37,415

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $15,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162020
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i328dGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,650 $44,150 $36,495
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
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  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Track Handling Package 2,300    
Navigation system 1,775 1,775  
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  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Track Handling Package 2,095    
Options (change) 9,650 7,350 0
Options (change) 8,780 6,685 0
Destination 995 995 920
Total Price $53,295 $52,495 $37,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,729
Model Year201620162020
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i328dGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D228hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$53,295$52,495$37,415
Adjustments for Features-4,020-3,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,275$48,925$37,415
Cost Above Minimum$350$0$0

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

Model Year201620162020
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328i328dGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
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
High performance brake pads (optional)$0  
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
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 
Cornering lights  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,120$8,670$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,020$3,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,748-3,3310

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

Model Year20162020
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in103.8 in
Length182.0 in167.6 in
Width71.3 in70.8 in
Height56.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft353.7 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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
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 Requested140074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
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 Requested140074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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