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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $14,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $12,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim330iR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,000 $34,590
Base Invoice $42,530 $33,207
Convenience Tier 850  
Navigation system 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Convenience Tier 780  
Navigation system 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 460  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 5,050 1,500
Options (change) 4,645 1,440
Destination 995 770
Total Price $51,045 $36,860
Total Invoice $48,170 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,096
Model Year20192012
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim330iR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$51,045$36,860
Adjustments for Features-5,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,050$36,860
Total Invoice$48,170$35,417
Adjustments for Features-5,6570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,513$35,417

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

Model Year20192012
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim330iR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,520$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6570

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

Model Year20192012
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 Weight4,050 lb.3,326 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 330i

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%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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