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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: $28,995

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $14,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,867

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $12,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim328i335iHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $29,933 $22,987
Power front seats 995      
Technology Package 2,550 2,550    
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Sunroof 1,050      
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Autobahn Package       2,250
Navigation Package       2,005
Power front seats 905      
Technology Package 2,320 2,320    
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Sunroof 955      
Heated front seats 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Autobahn Package       2,160
Navigation Package       1,925
Options (change) 7,370 4,425 0 4,255
Options (change) 6,705 4,025 0 4,085
Destination 895 895 795 795
Total Price $43,165 $47,720 $31,975 $28,995
Total Invoice $39,890 $44,110 $30,728 $27,867

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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: $12,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,933
Model Year2012201220132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim328i335iHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,165$47,720$31,975$28,995
Adjustments for Features-1,180-1,930-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,985$45,790$31,175$28,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$2,180$0
Total Invoice$39,890$44,110$30,728$27,867
Adjustments for Features-1,090-1,784-7690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,800$42,326$29,959$27,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,526$2,092$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201220132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim328i335iHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,280$4,030$2,900$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$1,930$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,090-1,784-7690

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122013
Model3-SeriesJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in104.4 in
Length182.5 in182.2 in
Width71.3 in70.0 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

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 key250No
Total Requested125071%
Total Not Requested50029%

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