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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: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $18,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR340i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,785 $50,550
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Lighting Package   800
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Apple CarPlay support   300
Heated front seats   500
Dynamic Handling Package   1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Lighting Package   735
Driver Assistance Package   875
Navigation system   1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Apple CarPlay support   275
Heated front seats   460
Dynamic Handling Package   920
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 1,100 8,850
Options (change) 1,056 8,145
Destination 850 995
Total Price $41,735 $60,395

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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: $15,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,649
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR340i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$41,735$60,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,735$56,915

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

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR340i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
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
Android Auto support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,375$9,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,275

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

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in115.0 in
Length167.6 in190.0 in
Width70.8 in72.0 in
Height58.2 in59.4 in
Curb Weight3,373 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
17.4 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.418.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 340i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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