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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: $31,560

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $16,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim330i330eM340iM3GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900 $30,045
Luxury Design 0 0 0    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Sunroof       0  
Wood trim       0  
Driver Assistance Package         695
Luxury Design 0 0 0    
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610      
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505  
Heated front seats 460 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 875  
Sunroof       0  
Wood trim       0  
Driver Assistance Package         598
Options (change) 6,700 6,700 4,950 2,250 695
Options (change) 6,165 6,165 4,555 2,070 598
Destination 995 995 995 995 820
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $48,945 $48,244 $60,645 $73,145 $31,560

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,154
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,342
Model Year20212021202120212015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim330i330eM340iM3GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6210hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,945$48,244$60,645$73,145$31,560
Adjustments for Features-3,405-3,530-3,655-3,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,540$44,714$56,990$69,665$31,560
Cost Above Minimum$826$0$12,276$24,951$0

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

Model Year20212021202120212015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim330i330eM340iM3GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
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    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
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 
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar 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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
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$6,580$6,705$6,830$6,655$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,405$3,530$3,655$3,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-498-231-334-1460

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

Model Year20212015
Model3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in103.8 in
Length185.7 in167.5 in
Width71.9 in70.8 in
Height56.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.952.7 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 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?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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 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?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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 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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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