BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2017

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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: $27,815

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,735

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335i335d1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $26,995
Base Invoice $30,680 $37,530 $40,615 $25,915
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750 750  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Sunroof 1,050      
HD radio 350 350 350  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Proximity key 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Sport Package   1,350    
6-speed manual   0    
iPod integration   400 400  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685 685  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910  
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Sunroof 955      
HD radio 315 315 315  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135 2,135  
Proximity key 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Sport Package   1,230    
6-speed manual   0    
iPod integration   365 365  
Options (change) 9,925 9,725 8,375 0
Options (change) 8,980 8,800 7,570 0
Destination 875 875 875 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 0
Total Price $43,950 $51,200 $52,300 $27,815
Total Invoice $40,535 $47,205 $48,160 $26,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,006
Model Year2010201020102017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335i335d1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,950$51,200$52,300$27,815
Adjustments for Features0-300-950-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,950$50,900$51,350$26,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,950$7,400$0
Total Invoice$40,535$47,205$48,160$26,735
Adjustments for Features0-277-875-1,206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,535$46,928$47,285$25,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,393$6,750$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2010201020102017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335i335d1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Total Value of Features$2,995$3,295$3,945$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$950$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-875-1,206

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102017
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 Weight3,341 lb.2,940 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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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%

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