BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2018

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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: $27,225

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,145

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
Model3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim325i330i1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $26,245
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $25,195
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750  
Satellite radio 595 595  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Navigation system 1,820 1,820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685  
Satellite radio 540 540  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 7,495 7,495 130
Options (change) 6,815 6,815 100
Destination 695 695 850
Total Price $39,090 $44,790 $27,225
Total Invoice $35,810 $40,995 $26,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,133
Model Year200620062018
Model3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim325i330i1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$39,090$44,790$27,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,090$42,990$24,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$0
Total Invoice$35,810$40,995$26,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,647-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,810$39,348$23,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,538$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200620062018
Model3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim325i330i1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Total Value of Features$1,630$3,430$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,647-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in104.4 in
Length178.2 in183.3 in
Width71.5 in70.0 in
Height55.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.7 ft3

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