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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,770

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $15,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,695

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $15,195

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Model Year2018201820182018201820182008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $24,300
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $22,659
Premium Tier 3,000            
Sport Plus Design 2,650            
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Aluminum trim 500 0 0 0 0 0  
Sunroof 900         0  
Folding second row seats 475            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600      
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700   1,800
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750      
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500    
M Sport Design         0    
Autobahn Package             3,020
iPod integration             0
Premium Tier 2,760            
Sport Plus Design 2,435            
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875  
Aluminum trim 460 0 0 0 0 0  
Sunroof 830         0  
Folding second row seats 435            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505  
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550      
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690 690    
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565   1,589
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610      
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460    
M Sport Design         0    
Autobahn Package             2,797
iPod integration             0
Options (change) 9,525 7,300 7,300 7,300 4,950 1,500 4,820
Options (change) 8,760 6,715 6,715 6,715 4,555 1,380 4,386
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $45,420 $50,045 $48,545 $49,894 $54,895 $67,995 $29,770
Total Invoice $42,890 $47,820 $45,825 $46,799 $51,755 $63,970 $27,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,643
Model Year2018201820182018201820182008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$45,420$50,045$48,545$49,894$54,895$67,995$29,770
Adjustments for Features-5,880-6,455-5,205-6,480-6,480-6,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,540$43,590$43,340$43,414$48,415$61,940$29,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$3,800$3,874$8,875$22,400$0
Total Invoice$42,890$47,820$45,825$46,799$51,755$63,970$27,695
Adjustments for Features-5,552-6,168-4,913-6,078-6,109-5,6970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,338$41,652$40,912$40,721$45,646$58,273$27,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,314$3,574$3,383$8,308$20,935$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018201820182018201820182008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents      $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0   
8 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration      $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals      $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100   
Total Value of Features$7,705$8,280$7,030$8,305$8,305$7,880$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,880$6,455$5,205$6,480$6,480$6,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,552-6,168-4,913-6,078-6,109-5,6970

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182008
Model3-SeriesJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in101.5 in
Length182.5 in179.3 in
Width71.3 in70.1 in
Height56.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested111550%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested187584%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested221586%
Total Not Requested35014%

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