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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: $29,370

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $14,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,167

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $12,928

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Model Year2018201820182018201820182013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $23,945
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $22,987
Premium Tier 3,000            
Sport Plus Design 2,650            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475            
Sunroof 900         0  
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750      
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Luxury Design   0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500    
Wood trim           0  
Navigation Package             2,005
Autobahn Package             2,250
Rear spoiler             375
Premium Tier 2,760            
Sport Plus Design 2,435            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505  
Folding second row seats 435            
Sunroof 830         0  
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610      
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Luxury Design   0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460    
Wood trim           0  
Navigation Package             1,925
Autobahn Package             2,160
Rear spoiler             300
Options (change) 7,575 4,500 4,500 4,500 2,750 550 4,630
Options (change) 6,965 4,140 4,140 4,140 2,530 505 4,385
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $43,470 $47,245 $45,745 $47,094 $52,695 $67,045 $29,370
Total Invoice $41,095 $45,245 $43,250 $44,224 $49,730 $63,095 $28,167

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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: $9,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,905
Model Year2018201820182018201820182013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$43,470$47,245$45,745$47,094$52,695$67,045$29,370
Adjustments for Features-4,255-4,755-3,505-4,780-4,905-5,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,215$42,490$42,240$42,314$47,790$61,865$29,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$3,025$3,099$8,575$22,650$0
Total Invoice$41,095$45,245$43,250$44,224$49,730$63,095$28,167
Adjustments for Features-4,023-4,554-3,314-4,489-4,629-4,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,072$40,691$39,936$39,735$45,101$58,220$28,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,619$2,864$2,663$8,029$21,148$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018201820182018201820182013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire      $150
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 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0   
8 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0    $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration      $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot      $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250$250 
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$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals      $75
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)      $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100   
Total Value of Features$6,655$7,155$5,905$7,180$7,305$7,580$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,255$4,755$3,505$4,780$4,905$5,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,023-4,554-3,314-4,489-4,629-4,8750

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,502 lb.2,805 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 320i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested116553%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested152569%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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