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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $25,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $23,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimGTI340i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $50,700
Base Invoice $23,323 $47,830
Autobahn Package 5,530  
Navigation system   1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Autobahn Package 5,310  
Navigation system   1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 5,530 4,200
Options (change) 5,310 3,865
Destination 770 995
Total Price $30,595 $55,895
Total Invoice $29,403 $52,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,388
Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimGTI340i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,595$55,895
Adjustments for Features0-8,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$47,515
Total Invoice$29,403$52,690
Adjustments for Features0-7,899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,403$44,791

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimGTI340i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,225$11,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,899

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in115.0 in
Length165.4 in190.0 in
Width70.3 in72.0 in
Height58.3 in59.4 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.4,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.018.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested332582%
Total Not Requested72518%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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