BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2012 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: $28,950

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $15,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,784

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $13,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
Model3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335i2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $27,895
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $26,779
BMW Assist 650 650  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Power front seats 995    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Sunroof 1,050    
App support 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Floor mats     235
BMW Assist 590 590  
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Power front seats 905    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Sunroof 955    
App support 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 8,520 6,475 235
Options (change) 7,755 5,895 185
Destination 895 895 820
Total Price $44,315 $49,770 $28,950
Total Invoice $40,940 $45,980 $27,784

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,874
Model Year201220122017
Model3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335i2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$44,315$49,770$28,950
Adjustments for Features-305-1,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,010$48,065$28,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,055$0
Total Invoice$40,940$45,980$27,784
Adjustments for Features-282-1,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,658$44,405$27,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,747$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122017
Model3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i335i2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,480$3,880$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$305$1,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-282-1,5750

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122017
Model3-SeriesJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in104.4 in
Length182.5 in183.3 in
Width71.3 in70.0 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

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