Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2007 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,529

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $14,891

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,170

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $14,720

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201820182018201820182018
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLI320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,110 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $22,434 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Package 2 3,500            
iPod integration 0            
Navigation system 1,800   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Rear spoiler 479            
Premium Tier   3,000          
Sport Plus Design   2,650          
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Sunroof   900         0
Aluminum trim   500 0 0 0 0 0
Folding second row seats   475          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Shadow Sport Design     600 600 600    
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750 750  
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750    
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
M Sport Design           0  
Package 2 3,197            
iPod integration 0            
Navigation system 1,589   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Rear spoiler 310            
Premium Tier   2,760          
Sport Plus Design   2,435          
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Sunroof   830         0
Aluminum trim   460 0 0 0 0 0
Folding second row seats   435          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505 505 505
Shadow Sport Design     550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear     690 690 690 690  
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610    
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460  
M Sport Design           0  
Options (change) 5,779 9,525 7,300 7,300 7,300 4,950 1,500
Options (change) 5,096 8,760 6,715 6,715 6,715 4,555 1,380
Destination 640 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $30,529 $45,420 $50,045 $48,545 $49,894 $54,895 $67,995
Total Invoice $28,170 $42,890 $47,820 $45,825 $46,799 $51,755 $63,970

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Jetta dealer quotes or BMW 3-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,636
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,758
Model Year2007201820182018201820182018
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLI320i328d330i330e 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)250, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$30,529$45,420$50,045$48,545$49,894$54,895$67,995
Adjustments for Features0-5,255-5,730-4,480-5,755-5,755-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,529$40,165$44,315$44,065$44,139$49,140$62,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$3,900$3,974$8,975$22,500
Total Invoice$28,170$42,890$47,820$45,825$46,799$51,755$63,970
Adjustments for Features0-4,962-5,475-4,229-5,398-5,426-5,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,170$37,928$42,345$41,596$41,401$46,329$58,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,417$3,668$3,473$8,401$21,028

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2007201820182018201820182018
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLI320i328d330i330e 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
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
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 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100      
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
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$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0$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
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
iPod integration$100      
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
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 height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$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
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$1,600$6,855$7,330$6,080$7,355$7,355$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,255$5,730$4,480$5,755$5,755$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,962-5,475-4,229-5,398-5,426-5,014

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072018
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.3,502 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 320i

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, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested111550%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested187584%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested-45062%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks, Wagons, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.