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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: $13,486

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,694

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $13,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $21,702 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Package 3 4,885            
Rear spoiler 479            
Navigation system 1,800   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Premium Tier   3,000          
Convenience Tier   2,250 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Wood trim   500         0
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750 750 750
Folding second row seats   475          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Shadow Sport Design     600 600 600    
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575 575
Sunroof             0
Package 3 4,463            
Rear spoiler 310            
Navigation system 1,589   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Premium Tier   2,760          
Convenience Tier   2,070 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Wood trim   460         0
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats   435          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505 505 505
Shadow Sport Design     550 550 550    
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460  
Sunshade, rear, power     530 530 530 530 530
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 7,164 8,975 7,875 7,875 7,875 5,525 2,825
Options (change) 6,362 8,255 7,245 7,245 7,245 5,085 2,600
Destination 630 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $31,384 $44,870 $50,620 $49,120 $50,469 $55,470 $69,320
Total Invoice $28,694 $42,385 $48,350 $46,355 $47,329 $52,285 $65,190

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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: $9,956
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,356
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$31,384$44,870$50,620$49,120$50,469$55,470$69,320
Adjustments for Features0-3,530-4,255-3,005-4,280-4,405-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,384$41,340$46,365$46,115$46,189$51,065$65,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,025$4,775$4,849$9,725$23,725
Total Invoice$28,694$42,385$48,350$46,355$47,329$52,285$65,190
Adjustments for Features0-3,335-4,064-2,836-4,014-4,152-4,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,694$39,050$44,286$43,519$43,315$48,133$61,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,236$4,469$4,265$9,083$22,139

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $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$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$150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$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 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound     $250$250
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
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$1,575$5,105$5,830$4,580$5,855$5,980$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,530$4,255$3,005$4,280$4,405$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,335-4,064-2,836-4,014-4,152-4,001

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062018
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.3,502 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
Headlight washers50No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested395089%
Total Not Requested47511%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested111550%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested195094%
Total Not Requested1256%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

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%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

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?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45063%
Total Not Requested-45037%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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