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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: $12,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,384

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $11,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $21,702 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Package 3 4,885        
Navigation system 1,800 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package   3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Wood trim   500      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Cold Weather Package   950      
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Package 3 4,463        
Navigation system 1,589 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package   2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Wood trim   455      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320      
Cold Weather Package   865      
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525 525
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Options (change) 6,685 9,700 8,525 6,725 6,725
Options (change) 6,052 8,825 7,760 6,120 6,120
Destination 630 925 925 925 925
Total Price $30,905 $43,175 $46,300 $50,800 $57,300
Total Invoice $28,384 $39,875 $42,765 $46,925 $52,905

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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: $10,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,216
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,905$43,175$46,300$50,800$57,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,380-1,880-3,030-3,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,905$41,795$44,420$47,770$54,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,625$5,975$12,400
Total Invoice$28,384$39,875$42,765$46,925$52,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-1,736-2,799-2,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,384$38,600$41,029$44,126$50,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,429$5,526$11,438

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125    
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200    
DUPL Voice texting capability    $50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$1,100$2,480$2,980$4,130$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,380$1,880$3,030$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,275-1,736-2,799-2,867

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062013
ModelJetta3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.6 in
Length179.3 in182.5 in
Width70.1 in71.3 in
Height57.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.0 ft3

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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 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested225083%
Total Not Requested45017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55055%
Total Not Requested45045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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