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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: $31,384

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $12,261

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,694

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $12,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015201520152015
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000
Base Invoice $21,702 $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720
Package 3 4,885            
Rear spoiler 479            
Navigation system 1,800 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium Package   3,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Steering-linked headlights   900 900 900      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450         0
Wood trim   500         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Cold Weather Package   950          
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575 575
Executive Package             4,300
Sunroof             0
Package 3 4,463            
Rear spoiler 310            
Navigation system 1,589 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Premium Package   2,910 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights   820 820 820      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320         0
Wood trim   455         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500 500 500
Cold Weather Package   865          
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525 525 525 525
Executive Package             3,915
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 7,164 9,700 7,775 7,775 5,975 5,975 5,425
Options (change) 6,362 8,825 7,075 7,075 5,435 5,435 4,940
Destination 630 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $31,384 $43,645 $46,270 $47,770 $50,720 $57,120 $68,420
Total Invoice $28,694 $40,815 $43,250 $44,630 $47,360 $53,250 $63,655

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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: $10,506
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,480
Model Year2006201520152015201520152015
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6T8M6T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$31,384$43,645$46,270$47,770$50,720$57,120$68,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,755-1,555-3,005-1,855-3,030-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,384$41,890$44,715$44,765$48,865$54,090$64,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,825$2,875$6,975$12,200$22,550
Total Invoice$28,694$40,815$43,250$44,630$47,360$53,250$63,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,641-1,454-2,807-1,732-2,825-3,703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,694$39,174$41,796$41,823$45,628$50,425$59,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,622$2,649$6,454$11,251$20,778

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2006201520152015201520152015
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300 
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100    $100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125      
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250     $250
Rearview camera      $200
Tires, run-flat $150$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$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers$50$50    $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200    $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Total Value of Features$1,600$3,355$3,155$4,605$3,455$4,630$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,755$1,555$3,005$1,855$3,030$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,641-1,454-2,807-1,732-2,825-3,703

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062015
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.3,411 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
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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%
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
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested225076%
Total Not Requested70024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
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%
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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested210078%
Total Not Requested60022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested210078%
Total Not Requested60022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45067%
Total Not Requested-45033%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

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