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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: $39,910

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $18,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,347

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $16,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR340i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,595 $50,550
Base Invoice $35,131 $47,690
DCC & Navigation Package 2,495  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Dynamic Handling Package   1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
DCC & Navigation Package 2,396  
Driver Assistance Package   875
Navigation system   1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   460
Dynamic Handling Package   920
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 2,495 6,550
Options (change) 2,396 6,030
Destination 820 995
Total Price $39,910 $58,095
Total Invoice $38,347 $54,715

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,219
Model Year20152017
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR340i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$39,910$58,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,910$53,690
Total Invoice$38,347$54,715
Adjustments for Features0-4,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,347$50,566

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

Model Year20152017
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR340i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
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
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,400$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,149

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

Model Year20152017
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in115.0 in
Length167.5 in190.0 in
Width70.8 in72.0 in
Height57.2 in59.4 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.4,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.818.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested160068%
Total Not Requested75032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 340i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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