BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2016 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: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
Model3-Series3-SeriesRoutan
Trim328i328dSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $42,650 $44,150 $44,280
Base Invoice $39,920 $41,300 $42,465
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Premium Package 1,700 1,700  
Cold Weather Package 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Luxury Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Sunshades, second row 250 250  
Navigation system 1,775 1,775  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Premium Package 1,545 1,545  
Cold Weather Package 730 730  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Luxury Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Sunshades, second row 230 230  
Options (change) 7,650 7,650 0
Options (change) 6,965 6,965 0
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $51,295 $52,795 $45,100
Total Invoice $47,880 $49,260 $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: $6,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,087
Model Year201620162012
Model3-Series3-SeriesRoutan
Trim328i328dSEL Premium
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, 9506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$51,295$52,795$45,100
Adjustments for Features-1000-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,195$52,795$44,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$47,880$49,260$43,285
Adjustments for Features-930-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,787$49,260$42,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,473$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201620162012
Model3-Series3-SeriesRoutan
Trim328i328dSEL Premium
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 
AC power outlet  $100
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
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
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
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50$50 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
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 
Conversation mirror  $25
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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$10,320$10,220$10,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$610
Value of Feature Adjustments-930-585

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20162012
Model3-SeriesRoutan
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in121.2 in
Length182.0 in202.5 in
Width71.3 in76.9 in
Height56.3 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,621 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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

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