BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2019 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2015

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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: $32,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $18,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,645

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $16,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920152015
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim330i1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,000 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $42,530 $28,171 $29,131
Luxury Design 0    
Navigation system 1,700    
Convenience Tier 850    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 500    
Driver Assistance Package   695 695
Lighting Package   995 995
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Luxury Design 0    
Navigation system 1,565    
Convenience Tier 780    
Obstacle detection, rear 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505    
Heated front seats 460    
Driver Assistance Package   598 598
Lighting Package   856 856
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Options (change) 4,350 1,930 1,930
Options (change) 4,000 1,654 1,654
Destination 995 820 820
Total Price $50,345 $32,095 $33,095
Total Invoice $47,525 $30,645 $31,605

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,200
Model Year201920152015
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim330i1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine248hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$50,345$32,095$33,095
Adjustments for Features-6,020-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,325$31,045$33,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$47,525$30,645$31,605
Adjustments for Features-5,683-1,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,842$29,642$31,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,963

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

Model Year201920152015
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim330i1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,995$3,025$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,020$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,683-1,0030

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

Model Year20192015
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 Weight3,868 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 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 app25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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