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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: $28,050

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,920

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 31.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $26,995
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $25,915
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Sunroof 1,050 1,050      
Floor mats         235
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Sunroof 955 955      
Floor mats         185
Options (change) 6,350 6,350 4,400 4,400 235
Options (change) 5,775 5,775 4,000 4,000 185
Destination 925 925 925 925 820
Total Price $44,575 $45,875 $48,725 $55,225 $28,050
Total Invoice $41,195 $42,390 $45,035 $51,015 $26,920

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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: $16,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,509
Model Year20142014201420142017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 31.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H170hp I4
TransmissionM6T8M6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$44,575$45,875$48,725$55,225$28,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,575$44,425$48,425$53,750$27,655
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$4,000$9,325$0
Total Invoice$41,195$42,390$45,035$51,015$26,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,340-277-1,363-379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,195$41,050$44,758$49,652$26,541
Cost Above Minimum$145$0$3,708$8,602$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142014201420142017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 31.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera    $200
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support    $0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$2,730$4,180$3,030$4,205$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,340-277-1,363-379

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142017
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 Weight3,411 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

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