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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: $25,430 Volkswagen Jetta TDI | ||||||
| Difference: $12,715 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,722 Volkswagen Jetta TDI | ||||||
| Difference: $11,388 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | TDI | TDI Cup Edition | SEL | 328i | 335i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $22,830 | $24,990 | $23,280 | $32,700 | $39,300 | $53,800 |
| Base Invoice | $21,528 | $23,552 | $22,016 | $30,085 | $36,155 | $49,675 |
| Sunroof | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,050 | |||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | 400 | 400 | 400 | |
| Navigation system | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 |
| Rear spoiler | 360 | 360 | 0 | |||
| Larger rear spoiler | 499 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | 595 | |||
| Sport Package | 900 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 883 | 883 | 955 | |||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | 365 | 365 | 365 | |
| Navigation system | 1,581 | 1,581 | 1,581 | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,910 |
| Rear spoiler | 280 | 280 | 0 | |||
| Larger rear spoiler | 370 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | 540 | |||
| Sport Package | 820 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 3,150 | 3,289 | 2,150 | 4,620 | 5,520 | 5,670 |
| Options (change) | 2,744 | 2,834 | 1,861 | 4,200 | 5,020 | 5,155 |
| Destination | 750 | 750 | 750 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | -1,300 | -1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $25,430 | $27,729 | $26,180 | $38,145 | $45,645 | $61,595 |
| Total Invoice | $23,722 | $25,836 | $24,627 | $35,110 | $42,000 | $56,955 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL | ||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,200 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,730 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | TDI | TDI Cup Edition | SEL | 328i | 335i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 140hp I4 D | 140hp I4 D | 170hp I5 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | 300, 13 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $25,430 | $27,729 | $26,180 | $38,145 | $45,645 | $61,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -100 | -950 | -715 | -2,815 | -3,515 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,430 | $27,629 | $25,230 | $37,430 | $42,830 | $58,080 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $200 | $2,399 | $0 | $0 | $5,400 | $20,650 |
| Total Invoice | $23,722 | $25,836 | $24,627 | $35,110 | $42,000 | $56,955 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -93 | -894 | -658 | -2,590 | -3,250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,722 | $25,743 | $23,733 | $34,452 | $39,410 | $53,705 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,021 | $11 | $0 | $4,958 | $19,253 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | TDI | TDI Cup Edition | SEL | 328i | 335i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Larger rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar 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 | ||||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | ||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $1,690 | $1,790 | $2,640 | $2,405 | $4,505 | $5,205 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $100 | $950 | $715 | $2,815 | $3,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -93 | -894 | -658 | -2,590 | -3,250 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 |
| Model | Jetta | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 179.3 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,231 lb. | 3,341 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 87% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
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