BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2013

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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: $31,975

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,728

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
Model3-SeriesJetta
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $31,180
Base Invoice $46,090 $29,933
Premium Package 2,200  
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Options (change) 5,400 0
Options (change) 4,910 0
Destination 925 795
Total Price $56,225 $31,975
Total Invoice $51,925 $30,728

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,337
Model Year20142013
Model3-SeriesJetta
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6 H170hp I4 H
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG42/48 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$56,225$31,975
Adjustments for Features-4,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,045$31,975
Total Invoice$51,925$30,728
Adjustments for Features-3,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,065$30,728

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142013
Model3-SeriesJetta
TrimActiveHybrid 3Hybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,505$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142013
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 Weight3,910 lb.3,311 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 ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

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