BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2011

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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $13,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $11,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
Model3-SeriesJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim328iSETDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,700 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $33,025 $22,795 $23,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Roof rails 100    
Heated front seats 500    
Navigation system 2,100    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Premium Package   2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Roof rails 90    
Heated front seats 455    
Navigation system 1,910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Premium Package   2,193 2,193
Options (change) 3,600 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 3,275 2,193 2,193
Destination 875 770 770
Total Price $40,175 $27,065 $28,315
Total Invoice $37,175 $25,758 $26,958

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,565
Model Year201020112011
Model3-SeriesJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim328iSETDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$40,175$27,065$28,315
Adjustments for Features-1,795-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,380$26,215$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,100
Total Invoice$37,175$25,758$26,958
Adjustments for Features-1,661-8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,514$24,949$26,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201020112011
Model3-SeriesJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim328iSETDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$3,270$2,325$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,661-8090

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20102011
Model3-SeriesJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in101.5 in
Length178.2 in179.3 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height55.8 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested190082%
Total Not Requested42518%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested190082%
Total Not Requested42518%

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