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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: $29,370

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,167

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335i335dM3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850 $23,945
Base Invoice $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640 $22,987
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Steering-linked headlights 800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
iPod integration 400 400 400 400  
HD radio 350 350 350 350  
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Sport Package   1,350      
6-speed manual   0      
Technology Package       3,250  
Rear spoiler       0 375
Sunroof       1,050  
Autobahn Package         2,250
Navigation Package         2,005
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Steering-linked headlights 730        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
iPod integration 365 365 365 365  
HD radio 315 315 315 315  
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Sport Package   1,230      
6-speed manual   0      
Technology Package       2,960  
Rear spoiler       0 300
Sunroof       955  
Autobahn Package         2,160
Navigation Package         1,925
Options (change) 6,195 6,745 5,395 7,095 4,630
Options (change) 5,630 6,130 4,900 6,450 4,385
Destination 825 825 825 825 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0
Total Price $40,620 $47,870 $49,220 $64,070 $29,370
Total Invoice $37,545 $44,210 $45,395 $59,215 $28,167

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,503
Model Year20092009200920092013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335i335dM3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,620$47,870$49,220$64,070$29,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,850-2,850-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,620$46,670$47,370$61,220$29,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$6,750$20,600$0
Total Invoice$37,545$44,210$45,395$59,215$28,167
Adjustments for Features0-1,108-1,706-2,634-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,545$43,102$43,689$56,581$28,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,557$6,144$19,036$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092009200920092013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335i335dM3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats    $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$2,095$3,295$3,945$4,945$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,850$2,850$130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,108-1,706-2,634-125

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092013
Model3-SeriesJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in104.4 in
Length178.2 in182.2 in
Width71.5 in70.0 in
Height55.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested85050%
Total Not Requested84050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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