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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: $25,430

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $20,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212021201020102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJettaJettaJetta
Trim330i330eM340iM3TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Luxury Design 0 0 0        
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700   1,790 1,790 1,790
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500 500        
Sunroof       0 1,000 1,000  
Wood trim       0      
iPod integration         0 0  
Rear spoiler         360   360
Larger rear spoiler           499  
Luxury Design 0 0 0        
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565   1,581 1,581 1,581
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505      
Heated front seats 460 460 460        
Sunroof       0 883 883  
Wood trim       0      
iPod integration         0 0  
Rear spoiler         280   280
Larger rear spoiler           370  
Options (change) 4,500 4,500 2,750 550 3,150 3,289 2,150
Options (change) 4,140 4,140 2,530 505 2,744 2,834 1,861
Destination 995 995 995 995 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $46,745 $46,044 $58,445 $71,445 $25,430 $27,729 $26,180

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,224
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,750
Model Year2021202120212021201020102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJettaJettaJetta
Trim330i330eM340iM3TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$46,745$46,044$58,445$71,445$25,430$27,729$26,180
Adjustments for Features-6,465-6,590-6,715-6,9900-100-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,280$39,454$51,730$64,455$25,430$27,629$25,230
Cost Above Minimum$826$0$12,276$25,001$200$2,399$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2021202120212021201020102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJettaJettaJetta
Trim330i330eM340iM3TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
6-speed manual   $150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100
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 
Full-size spare tire    $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$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$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$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   
Larger rear spoiler     $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler   $200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
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    
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   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$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   
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
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 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   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
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$7,965$8,090$8,215$8,490$1,500$1,600$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,465$6,590$6,715$6,990$0$100$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-710-162-405-1470-93-894

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212010
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

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