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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,840 Volkswagen Jetta GLI | |||||||
| Difference: $12,255 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,697 Volkswagen Jetta GLI | |||||||
| Difference: $10,888 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Jetta |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 | GLI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,950 | $37,500 | $39,000 | $43,750 | $50,150 | $62,000 | $23,745 |
| Base Invoice | $30,995 | $35,180 | $36,560 | $40,930 | $46,820 | $57,720 | $22,795 |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 900 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 0 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Sport Line | 1,700 | 1,700 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Autobahn Package | 2,050 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 864 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | 955 | 955 | 0 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Sport Line | 1,545 | 1,545 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Autobahn Package | 1,968 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 6,150 | 4,250 | 4,250 | 4,900 | 4,900 | 550 | 3,325 |
| Options (change) | 5,595 | 3,865 | 3,865 | 4,455 | 4,455 | 500 | 3,132 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 770 |
| Total Price | $40,095 | $42,745 | $44,245 | $49,645 | $56,045 | $63,545 | $27,840 |
| Total Invoice | $37,585 | $40,040 | $41,420 | $46,380 | $52,270 | $59,215 | $26,697 |
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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: $10,000 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,774 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Jetta |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 | GLI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 425hp I6 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T8 | M6 | T8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $40,095 | $42,745 | $44,245 | $49,645 | $56,045 | $63,545 | $27,840 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,255 | -2,255 | -3,705 | -3,580 | -4,755 | -4,880 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,840 | $40,490 | $40,540 | $46,065 | $51,290 | $58,665 | $27,840 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,650 | $2,700 | $8,225 | $13,450 | $20,825 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $37,585 | $40,040 | $41,420 | $46,380 | $52,270 | $59,215 | $26,697 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,114 | -2,112 | -3,468 | -3,345 | -4,435 | -4,547 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,471 | $37,928 | $37,952 | $43,035 | $47,835 | $54,668 | $26,697 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,457 | $2,481 | $7,564 | $12,364 | $19,197 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Jetta |
| Trim | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 | GLI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,980 | $3,980 | $5,430 | $5,305 | $6,480 | $6,605 | $1,725 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,255 | $2,255 | $3,705 | $3,580 | $4,755 | $4,880 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,114 | -2,112 | -3,468 | -3,345 | -4,435 | -4,547 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | Jetta |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 104.4 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 182.2 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,411 lb. | 2,805 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 70% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 70% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | 0 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | 50 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1490 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 33% |
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