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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: $22,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,920

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340i1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $26,995
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $25,915
Shadow Sport Design 600 600 600    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750    
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Driving Assistance Package 500 500 500 500  
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Floor mats         235
Shadow Sport Design 550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690    
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Driving Assistance Package 460 460 460 460  
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505  
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105  
Floor mats         185
Options (change) 9,050 9,050 9,050 5,950 235
Options (change) 8,325 8,325 8,325 5,475 185
Destination 995 995 995 995 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $51,795 $50,295 $51,644 $55,895 $28,050
Total Invoice $49,430 $47,435 $48,409 $52,675 $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: $19,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,407
Model Year20182018201820182017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340i1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionT8M6T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$51,795$50,295$51,644$55,895$28,050
Adjustments for Features-4,330-3,080-4,355-4,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,465$47,215$47,289$51,815$28,050
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$74$4,600$0
Total Invoice$49,430$47,435$48,409$52,675$26,920
Adjustments for Features-4,132-2,905-4,082-3,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,298$44,530$44,327$48,830$26,920
Cost Above Minimum$971$203$0$4,503$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018201820182017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesJetta
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340i1.8T SEL Premium
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
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 
3.5 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
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto 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
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 
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 
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
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
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$7,180$5,930$7,205$6,930$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,330$3,080$4,355$4,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,132-2,905-4,082-3,8450

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,502 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 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

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