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

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,470

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,570

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $3,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelAtlas3-Series
TrimSEL Premium328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,490 $34,500
Base Invoice $46,502 $31,740
Premium Package   3,350
Navigation system   2,100
Steering-linked headlights   800
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Adaptive cruise control   2,400
Proximity key   500
Sunshades, second row   250
Heated front seats   500
HD radio   350
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
iPod integration   400
Premium Package   3,050
Navigation system   1,910
Steering-linked headlights   730
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Adaptive cruise control   2,135
Proximity key   455
Sunshades, second row   230
Heated front seats   455
HD radio   315
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
iPod integration   365
Options (change) 0 12,145
Options (change) 0 11,005
Destination 925 825
Total Price $49,415 $47,470
Total Invoice $47,427 $43,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,832
Model Year20182008
ModelAtlas3-Series
TrimSEL Premium328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine276hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$49,415$47,470
Adjustments for Features-10,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,320$47,470
Total Invoice$47,427$43,570
Adjustments for Features-9,6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,738$43,570

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182008
ModelAtlas3-Series
TrimSEL Premium328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$13,875$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,6890

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182008
ModelAtlas3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.3 in108.7 in
Length198.3 in178.2 in
Width78.3 in71.5 in
Height69.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,337 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested240084%
Total Not Requested45016%

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