BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Routan 2012

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,720

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,120

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesRoutan
Trim328iSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $34,500 $44,280
Base Invoice $31,740 $42,465
Premium Package 3,350  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
iPod integration 400  
Heated front seats 500  
Sunshades, second row 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Premium Package 3,050  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
iPod integration 365  
Heated front seats 455  
Sunshades, second row 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Options (change) 9,395 0
Options (change) 8,555 0
Destination 825 820
Total Price $44,720 $45,100
Total Invoice $41,120 $43,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,049
Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesRoutan
Trim328iSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine230hp I6283hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/65-17
Total Price$44,720$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-6,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,720$38,625
Total Invoice$41,120$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-6,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,120$37,071

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesRoutan
Trim328iSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable console $200
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Media drive $15
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$4,420$10,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,214

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesRoutan
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase108.7 in121.2 in
Length178.2 in202.5 in
Width71.5 in76.9 in
Height55.8 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.883.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested230081%
Total Not Requested55019%

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