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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: $30,050

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $13,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,860

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $12,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series
TrimGLI328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,110 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $22,434 $32,290 $39,190
Package 2 3,500    
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,800    
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Sunroof   1,050  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Package 2 3,197    
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,589    
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Sunroof   955  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 5,300 7,825 5,875
Options (change) 4,786 7,120 5,345
Destination 640 895 895
Total Price $30,050 $43,620 $49,170
Total Invoice $27,860 $40,305 $45,430

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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: $12,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,355
Model Year200720122012
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series
TrimGLI328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,050$43,620$49,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,180-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,050$42,440$46,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,900
Total Invoice$27,860$40,305$45,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,860$39,215$42,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,600

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200720122012
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series
TrimGLI328i335i
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,150$2,330$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,180$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,090-2,615

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072012
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 Weight3,231 lb.3,407 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 GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

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