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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,770

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $17,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim330i330eM340iM3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900 $24,300
Luxury Design 0 0 0    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700   1,800
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Sunroof       0  
Autobahn Package         3,020
iPod integration         0
Luxury Design 0 0 0    
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565   1,589
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505  
Heated front seats 460 460 460    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 875  
Sunroof       0  
Autobahn Package         2,797
iPod integration         0
Options (change) 5,950 5,950 4,200 1,500 4,820
Options (change) 5,475 5,475 3,865 1,380 4,386
Destination 995 995 995 995 650
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $48,195 $47,494 $59,895 $72,395 $29,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,543
Model Year20212021202120212008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim330i330eM340iM3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$48,195$47,494$59,895$72,395$29,770
Adjustments for Features-5,980-6,105-6,230-6,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,215$41,389$53,665$66,340$29,770
Cost Above Minimum$826$0$12,276$24,951$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212021202120212008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim330i330eM340iM3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0   
8 kWh battery pack $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$7,680$7,805$7,930$7,755$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,980$6,105$6,230$6,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-803-317-506-1990

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212008
Model3-SeriesJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length185.7 in179.3 in
Width71.9 in70.1 in
Height56.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested221586%
Total Not Requested35014%

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