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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $20,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $18,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192014
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim330iGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,000 $25,095
Base Invoice $42,530 $24,091
Navigation system 1,700  
Convenience Tier 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Aluminum trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Driver's Edition   4,600
Navigation system 1,565  
Convenience Tier 780  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Heated front seats 460  
Aluminum trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 5,050 4,600
Options (change) 4,645 4,416
Destination 995 820
Total Price $51,045 $30,515
Total Invoice $48,170 $29,327

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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: $12,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,086
Model Year20192014
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim330iGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$51,045$30,515
Adjustments for Features-8,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,825$30,515
Total Invoice$48,170$29,327
Adjustments for Features-7,7570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,413$29,327

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

Model Year20192014
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim330iGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
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 
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 
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$10,970$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,7570

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

Model Year20192014
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 Weight3,868 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 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 key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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