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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: $30,529

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,691

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,170

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009200920092009
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLI328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,110 $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850
Base Invoice $22,434 $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640
Package 2 3,500        
iPod integration 0 400 400 400 400
Navigation system 1,800 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Rear spoiler 479       0
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Steering-linked headlights   800      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475 475
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 500
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Sport Package     1,350    
6-speed manual     0    
Sunroof         1,050
Package 2 3,197        
iPod integration 0 365 365 365 365
Navigation system 1,589 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Rear spoiler 310       0
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Steering-linked headlights   730      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430 430 430
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 455
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 865
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Sport Package     1,230    
6-speed manual     0    
Sunroof         955
Options (change) 5,779 6,795 7,345 5,995 7,045
Options (change) 5,096 6,180 6,680 5,450 6,405
Destination 640 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -900 1,300
Total Price $30,529 $41,220 $48,470 $49,820 $64,020
Total Invoice $28,170 $38,095 $44,760 $45,945 $59,170

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,396
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,652
Model Year20072009200920092009
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLI328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$30,529$41,220$48,470$49,820$64,020
Adjustments for Features0-295-1,495-2,145-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,529$40,925$46,975$47,675$61,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,050$6,750$20,800
Total Invoice$28,170$38,095$44,760$45,945$59,170
Adjustments for Features0-273-1,381-1,978-2,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,170$37,822$43,379$43,967$57,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,557$6,145$19,227

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072009200920092009
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLI328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass$0    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,125$1,420$2,620$3,270$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$295$1,495$2,145$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-273-1,381-1,978-2,121

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072009
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 Weight3,231 lb.3,341 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested274086%
Total Not Requested45014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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