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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: $33,025

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $19,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,508

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $18,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328d330iSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $29,970
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $28,772
Luxury Design 0 0  
Convenience Tier 850 850  
Driving Assistance Package 500 500  
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300  
Blind spot warning system 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.     1,995
Door sill trim plates     240
Luxury Design 0 0  
Convenience Tier 780 780  
Driving Assistance Package 460 460  
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275  
Blind spot warning system 460 460  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105  
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.     1,716
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 7,550 7,550 2,235
Options (change) 6,945 6,945 1,916
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $54,495 $52,995 $33,025
Total Invoice $51,355 $49,960 $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: $15,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,474
Model Year201820182017
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328d330iSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4170hp 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)225/50-17225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$54,495$52,995$33,025
Adjustments for Features-4,120-4,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,375$48,775$33,025
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0
Total Invoice$51,355$49,960$31,508
Adjustments for Features-3,883-3,9780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,472$45,982$31,508
Cost Above Minimum$1,490$0$0

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

Model Year201820182017
Model3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim328d330iSEL
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
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
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
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 headlights  $200
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$7,945$8,045$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,120$4,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,883-3,9780

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

Model Year20182017
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in103.5 in
Length182.0 in179.6 in
Width71.3 in70.8 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,663 lb.3,064 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 328d

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested195065%
Total Not Requested105035%

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