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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: $25,760

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $18,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,144

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $17,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelJetta3-Series
TrimTDI328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,270 $39,000
Base Invoice $21,004 $36,560
Navigation system 1,990 2,150
Sunroof 1,000 1,050
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system 1,758 1,955
Sunroof 883 955
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 4,090 4,250
Options (change) 3,740 3,865
Destination 700 995
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $25,760 $44,245
Total Invoice $24,144 $41,420

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,962
Model Year20092015
ModelJetta3-Series
TrimTDI328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/40 MPG32/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17
Total Price$25,760$44,245
Adjustments for Features0-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,760$40,705
Total Invoice$24,144$41,420
Adjustments for Features0-3,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,144$38,106

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092015
ModelJetta3-Series
TrimTDI328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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, 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
Total Value of Features$2,225$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,314

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,287 lb.3,460 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%

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