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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: $31,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $18,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $17,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim328d330iGTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $23,803 $33,403
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
Convenience Tier 850 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Aluminum trim 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Autobahn Package     6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,720
Navigation system 1,565 1,565    
Convenience Tier 780 780    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505    
Heated front seats 460 460    
Aluminum trim 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335    
Autobahn Package     5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,651
Options (change) 5,050 5,050 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 4,645 4,645 5,952 1,651
Destination 995 995 795 795
Total Price $51,995 $50,495 $31,790 $37,310
Total Invoice $49,055 $47,660 $30,550 $35,849

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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: $10,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,611
Model Year2018201820132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim328d330iGTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$51,995$50,495$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-7,845-7,9450-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,150$42,550$31,790$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$49,055$47,660$30,550$35,849
Adjustments for Features-7,401-7,4990-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,654$40,161$30,550$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$1,493$0$0$3,425

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

Model Year2018201820132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim328d330iGTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$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 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$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 rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
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$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$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$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,745$10,845$2,900$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,845$7,945$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,401-7,4990-1,874

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

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,663 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 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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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