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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: $29,770

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,695

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLI328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $22,659 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Autobahn Package 3,020        
iPod integration 0   400 400 400
Navigation system 1,800 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Steering-linked headlights   900      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 500
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Sunroof   1,050     1,050
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Sport Package     1,350    
6-speed manual     0    
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 950
Rear spoiler         0
Autobahn Package 2,797        
iPod integration 0   365 365 365
Navigation system 1,589 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Steering-linked headlights   820      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 455
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Sunroof   955     955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Sport Package     1,230    
6-speed manual     0    
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 865
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 4,820 5,925 7,175 5,825 6,875
Options (change) 4,386 5,390 6,530 5,300 6,255
Destination 650 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,770 $41,400 $50,100 $50,850 $64,950
Total Invoice $27,695 $38,295 $46,290 $46,995 $60,060

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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: $9,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,893
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLI328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$29,770$41,400$50,100$50,850$64,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,845-2,095-2,745-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,770$39,555$48,005$48,105$62,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,450$8,550$23,175
Total Invoice$27,695$38,295$46,290$46,995$60,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,707-1,936-2,537-2,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,695$36,588$44,354$44,458$58,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,766$7,870$21,419

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLI328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150    
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
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    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Floor mats$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 
Metal pedals$75    
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Total Value of Features$1,475$3,320$3,570$4,220$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,845$2,095$2,745$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,707-1,936-2,537-2,053

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082011
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

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested221586%
Total Not Requested35014%

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%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
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%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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