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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: $36,010

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $16,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim330i330eM340iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $34,095
Luxury Design 0 0 0  
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750    
Driving Assistance Package 500 500 500  
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900 2,900  
Executive Tier 3,100 2,800 3,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 600 750 600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300  
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Driver Assistance Package       1,095
Luxury Design 0 0 0  
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610    
Driving Assistance Package 460 460 460  
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670 2,670  
Executive Tier 2,850 2,575 2,850  
Obstacle detection, rear 550 690 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275  
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105  
Driver Assistance Package       942
Options (change) 11,400 11,250 9,650 1,095
Options (change) 10,485 10,350 8,875 942
Destination 995 995 995 820
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $53,645 $52,794 $65,345 $36,010

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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 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,407
Model Year2021202120212017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim330i330eM340iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H220hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$53,645$52,794$65,345$36,010
Adjustments for Features-2,555-2,430-2,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,090$50,364$62,540$36,010
Cost Above Minimum$726$0$12,176$0

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

Model Year2021202120212017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim330i330eM340iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front 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 
Body kit   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
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
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 $250 
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 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,505$7,380$7,755$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,555$2,430$2,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-547-338-4240

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

Model Year20212017
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%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%

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%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested175080%
Total Not Requested45020%

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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested215091%
Total Not Requested2009%

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