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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: $29,865

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,779

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series
TrimGLI325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $23,094 $28,300 $33,485
Autobahn Package 2,405    
Navigation system 1,990 2,000 2,000
Folding second row seats   475 475
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Aluminum trim   0 0
Heated front seats   500 500
Satellite radio   595 595
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Sport Package (AWD)     900
Autobahn Package 2,227    
Navigation system 1,758 1,820 1,820
Folding second row seats   430 430
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Aluminum trim   0 0
Heated front seats   455 455
Satellite radio   540 540
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Sport Package (AWD)     820
Options (change) 4,395 6,295 6,395
Options (change) 3,985 5,725 5,815
Destination 700 695 695
Total Price $29,865 $37,890 $43,690
Total Invoice $27,779 $34,720 $39,995

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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: $7,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,240
Model Year200920062006
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series
TrimGLI325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$29,865$37,890$43,690
Adjustments for Features0-765-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$37,125$41,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350
Total Invoice$27,779$34,720$39,995
Adjustments for Features0-701-2,028
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,779$34,019$37,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,948

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920062006
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series
TrimGLI325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$890$1,655$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$765$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-701-2,028

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092006
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.3,286 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

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
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

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