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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $16,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212011
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim330eM340iM3GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,550 $54,700 $69,900 $24,295
Luxury Design 0 0    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
Convenience Tier 1,750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 950  
Sunroof     0  
Autobahn Package       5,530
Luxury Design 0 0    
Navigation system 1,565 1,565    
Convenience Tier 1,610      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505  
Heated front seats 460 460    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 875  
Sunroof     0  
Autobahn Package       5,310
Options (change) 5,950 4,200 1,500 5,530
Options (change) 5,475 3,865 1,380 5,310
Destination 995 995 995 770
Gas Tax -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $47,494 $59,895 $72,395 $30,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,019
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,188
Model Year2021202120212011
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim330eM340iM3GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16600, 16300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,494$59,895$72,395$30,595
Adjustments for Features-4,880-5,005-4,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,614$54,890$67,565$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,276$24,951$0

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

Model Year2021202120212011
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim330eM340iM3GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$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 
Regenerative braking $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$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$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$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$7,380$7,505$7,330$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,880$5,005$4,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-254-406-1580

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

Model Year20212011
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length185.7 in165.4 in
Width71.9 in70.3 in
Height56.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.946.0 ft3

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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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested332582%
Total Not Requested72518%

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