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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $29,865 Volkswagen Jetta GLI | |||||
| Difference: $10,660 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,779 Volkswagen Jetta GLI | |||||
| Difference: $9,686 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Jetta | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | GLI | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $24,770 | $32,550 | $36,850 | $43,150 | $49,650 |
| Base Invoice | $23,094 | $30,125 | $34,080 | $39,880 | $45,860 |
| Navigation system | 1,990 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 |
| Autobahn Package | 2,405 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | ||||
| Sport Line | 2,500 | 1,700 | 1,950 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,758 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 |
| Autobahn Package | 2,227 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | ||||
| Sport Line | 2,275 | 1,545 | 1,775 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,395 | 7,050 | 9,700 | 7,100 | 7,350 |
| Options (change) | 3,985 | 6,415 | 8,825 | 6,455 | 6,685 |
| Destination | 700 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $29,865 | $40,525 | $47,475 | $51,175 | $57,925 |
| Total Invoice | $27,779 | $37,465 | $43,830 | $47,260 | $53,470 |
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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: $8,945 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,100 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Jetta | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | GLI | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $29,865 | $40,525 | $47,475 | $51,175 | $57,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,715 | -3,740 | -4,890 | -5,165 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,865 | $38,810 | $43,735 | $46,285 | $52,760 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,925 | $7,475 | $13,950 |
| Total Invoice | $27,779 | $37,465 | $43,830 | $47,260 | $53,470 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,586 | -3,453 | -4,516 | -4,768 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,779 | $35,879 | $40,377 | $42,744 | $48,702 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,498 | $6,865 | $12,823 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Jetta | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | GLI | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DUPL Voice texting capability | $50 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,525 | $3,240 | $5,265 | $6,415 | $6,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,715 | $3,740 | $4,890 | $5,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,586 | -3,453 | -4,516 | -4,768 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | Jetta | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 179.3 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,231 lb. | 3,361 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 615 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 39% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 61% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 615 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 39% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 14% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 61% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 615 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 39% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 61% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 615 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 39% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
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