BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2014 Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Routan 2011

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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: $38,210

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $10,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,677

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $8,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
Model3-Series3-SeriesRoutan
Trim328i328dSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $41,450 $42,950 $37,390
Base Invoice $38,315 $39,695 $35,857
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Premium Package 2,200 2,200  
Cold Weather Package 950 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Sunshades, second row 250 250  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Premium Package 2,000 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 865 865  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Sunshades, second row 230 230  
Options (change) 6,100 6,100 0
Options (change) 5,550 5,550 0
Destination 925 925 820
Total Price $48,475 $49,975 $38,210
Total Invoice $44,790 $46,170 $36,677

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,806
Model Year201420142011
Model3-Series3-SeriesRoutan
Trim328i328dSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D283hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$48,475$49,975$38,210
Adjustments for Features-1,415-1,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,060$48,660$38,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$44,790$46,170$36,677
Adjustments for Features-1,307-1,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,483$44,955$36,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,472$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201420142011
Model3-Series3-SeriesRoutan
Trim328i328dSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable console  $200
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
S Voice support$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,220$10,120$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,415$1,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,307-1,2150

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20142011
Model3-SeriesRoutan
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in121.2 in
Length182.1 in202.5 in
Width71.3 in76.9 in
Height56.5 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,546 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
17.5 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.583.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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