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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: $27,550

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $17,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,415

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335i335d1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $26,245
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $25,195
Premium Package 2,650      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400 2,400  
App support 250 250 250  
Proximity key 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750 750  
iPod integration   400 400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Premium Package 2,410      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135 2,135  
App support 230 230 230  
Proximity key 455 455 455  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685 685  
iPod integration   365 365  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Options (change) 9,775 8,275 8,275 455
Options (change) 8,845 7,485 7,485 370
Destination 875 875 875 850
Total Price $45,250 $51,200 $53,300 $27,550
Total Invoice $41,750 $47,245 $49,180 $26,415

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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: $16,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,356
Model Year2011201120112018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335i335d1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D170hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$45,250$51,200$53,300$27,550
Adjustments for Features-1,9500-950-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,300$51,200$52,350$26,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,900$9,050$0
Total Invoice$41,750$47,245$49,180$26,415
Adjustments for Features-1,7990-877-820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,951$47,245$48,303$25,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,294$8,352$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201120112018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335i335d1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150  
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
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
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
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
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Compass$0  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Total Value of Features$5,420$3,470$4,420$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$0$950$855
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7990-877-820

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112018
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.2,931 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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested172560%
Total Not Requested115040%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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