BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2019 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2012

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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: $25,575

Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,583

Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920122012
Model3-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim330iSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $38,115 $23,813 $22,795
Navigation system 1,700   900
Convenience Tier 1,750    
Luxury Design 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 500    
Autobahn Package     2,050
Navigation system 1,565   864
Convenience Tier 1,610    
Luxury Design 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505    
Heated front seats 460    
Autobahn Package     1,968
Options (change) 4,500 0 2,950
Options (change) 4,140 0 2,832
Destination 995 770 770
Total Price $45,745 $25,575 $27,465
Total Invoice $43,250 $24,583 $26,397

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,379
Model Year201920122012
Model3-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim330iSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT8T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,745$25,575$27,465
Adjustments for Features-6,330-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,415$24,850$27,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,615
Total Invoice$43,250$24,583$26,397
Adjustments for Features-5,985-6970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,265$23,886$26,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,511

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201920122012
Model3-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim330iSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0 $0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,980$2,375$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,330$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,985-6970

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20192012
Model3-SeriesJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.4 in
Length185.7 in182.2 in
Width71.9 in70.0 in
Height56.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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%
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%
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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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