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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,905

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $9,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,384

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $8,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $21,702 $28,300 $33,485
Package 3 4,885    
Navigation system 1,800 2,000 2,000
Premium Package   2,900 2,200
Cold Weather Package   1,000 1,000
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Satellite radio   595 595
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Package 3 4,463    
Navigation system 1,589 1,820 1,820
Premium Package   2,640 2,000
Cold Weather Package   910 910
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Satellite radio   540 540
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Options (change) 6,685 8,695 7,195
Options (change) 6,052 7,915 6,545
Destination 630 695 695
Total Price $30,905 $40,290 $44,490
Total Invoice $28,384 $36,910 $40,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,537
Model Year200620062006
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,905$40,290$44,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,080-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,905$39,210$43,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$28,384$36,910$40,725
Adjustments for Features0-989-1,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,384$35,921$39,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,587

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620062006
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Total Value of Features$775$1,855$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,080$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-989-1,217

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006
ModelJetta3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in108.7 in
Length179.3 in178.2 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height57.4 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested400090%
Total Not Requested42510%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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