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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,415 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||
| Difference: $18,580 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2020 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 328d | 330i | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $45,950 | $44,450 | $36,495 |
| Driving Assistance Package | 500 | 500 | |
| Premium Tier | 2,900 | 2,900 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | 300 | 300 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | 500 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 700 | ||
| M Sport Design | 3,950 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Convenience Tier | 850 | ||
| Track Handling Package | 2,300 | ||
| Driving Assistance Package | 460 | 460 | |
| Premium Tier | 2,670 | 2,670 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | 275 | 275 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | 460 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 645 | ||
| M Sport Design | 3,635 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,105 | 1,105 | |
| Convenience Tier | 780 | ||
| Track Handling Package | 2,115 | ||
| Options (change) | 12,050 | 10,550 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 11,090 | 9,705 | 0 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 920 |
| Total Price | $58,995 | $55,995 | $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: $13,335 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,862 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2020 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 328d | 330i | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 180hp I4 D | 248hp I4 | 228hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $58,995 | $55,995 | $37,415 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,170 | -5,245 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,825 | $50,750 | $37,415 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $3,075 | $0 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2020 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 328d | 330i | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr 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 | |||
| 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 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto 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 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |
| 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 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,195 | $9,270 | $4,025 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,170 | $5,245 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,864 | -4,938 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2018 | 2020 |
| Model | 3-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 182.0 in | 167.6 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,663 lb. | 2,874 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.4 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.0 ft3 | 53.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 43% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | 0 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 58% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 43% |
| Track Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | Yes |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | 0 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 46% |
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