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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: $28,025

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $19,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $17,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i328d330e340i1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $26,245
Base Invoice $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $25,195
Luxury Package 0 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Premium Package 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         325
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         130
Floor mats         235
Door sill trim plates         240
Luxury Package 0 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Premium Package 2,230 2,230 2,230    
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         270
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         100
Floor mats         185
Door sill trim plates         200
Options (change) 8,100 8,100 8,100 5,650 930
Options (change) 7,370 7,370 7,370 5,140 755
Destination 995 995 995 995 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $47,445 $48,945 $48,794 $52,445 $28,025
Total Invoice $44,325 $45,705 $45,249 $48,950 $26,800

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,008
Model Year20162016201620162018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i328d330e340i1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$47,445$48,945$48,794$52,445$28,025
Adjustments for Features-3,765-3,865-3,890-2,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,680$45,080$44,904$49,830$28,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$1,224$6,150$0
Total Invoice$44,325$45,705$45,249$48,950$26,800
Adjustments for Features-3,517-3,609-3,607-2,4410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,808$42,096$41,642$46,509$26,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,288$834$5,701$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016201620162018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328i328d330e340i1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
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 
Cargo mat    $40
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 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0  
8 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,855$6,955$6,980$5,705$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,765$3,865$3,890$2,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,517-3,609-3,607-2,4410

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,431 lb.2,931 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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