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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: $44,060

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $5,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRoutan
Trim330i330eM340iM3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900 $37,390
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Heated second row seats 350 350 350    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750  
Shadow Sport Design   600      
Sunroof       0  
Wood trim       0  
Premium Package         5,850
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505  
Heated front seats 460 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 875  
Heated second row seats 320 320 320    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690  
Shadow Sport Design   550      
Sunroof       0  
Wood trim       0  
Premium Package         5,610
Options (change) 7,050 7,650 5,300 2,250 5,850
Options (change) 6,485 7,035 4,875 2,070 5,610
Destination 995 995 995 995 820
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $49,295 $49,194 $60,995 $73,145 $44,060

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,743
Model Year20212021202120212011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRoutan
Trim330i330eM340iM3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6283hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$49,295$49,194$60,995$73,145$44,060
Adjustments for Features-100-225-3500-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,195$48,969$60,645$73,145$40,435
Cost Above Minimum$226$0$11,676$24,176$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20212021202120212011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRoutan
Trim330i330eM340iM3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
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 
AC power outlet    $100
Dual power sliding doors    $800
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125
Power liftgate    $350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row    $125
Sunshades, third row    $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter$150$150$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$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system    $200
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Second DVD player for entertainment system    $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Conversation mirror    $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
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 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200
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$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power recliner, third row seats    $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats    $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats    $50
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$7,330$7,455$7,580$7,230$10,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$225$350$0$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-15-18-340-3,479

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20212011
Model3-SeriesRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.2 in121.2 in
Length185.7 in202.5 in
Width71.9 in76.9 in
Height56.8 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
16.9 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.983.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.9140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Total Requested182549%
Total Not Requested192551%

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