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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: $25,070

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $14,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,442

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $13,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102013201320132013
ModelJettaJettaJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSEL320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
iPod integration 0 0          
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   1,050 1,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550 550
Cold Weather Package       950      
Leather seating surfaces       1,450      
Sport Line         2,750 1,950 1,950
Heated front seats         500 500 500
DUPL Voice texting capability             0
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
iPod integration 0 0          
Sunroof 883 883   955 955    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500 500
Cold Weather Package       865      
Leather seating surfaces       1,320      
Sport Line         2,505 1,775 1,775
Heated front seats         455 455 455
DUPL Voice texting capability             0
Options (change) 2,790 2,790 1,790 6,150 7,000 5,150 5,150
Options (change) 2,464 2,464 1,581 5,595 6,370 4,685 4,685
Destination 750 750 750 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $25,070 $27,230 $25,820 $39,625 $44,775 $49,225 $55,725
Total Invoice $23,442 $25,466 $24,347 $36,645 $41,375 $45,490 $51,470

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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: $12,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,923
Model Year2010201020102013201320132013
ModelJettaJettaJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSEL320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$25,070$27,230$25,820$39,625$44,775$49,225$55,725
Adjustments for Features0-100-950-2,465-3,140-4,940-5,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,070$27,130$24,870$37,160$41,635$44,285$50,710
Cost Above Minimum$200$2,260$0$0$4,475$7,125$13,550
Total Invoice$23,442$25,466$24,347$36,645$41,375$45,490$51,470
Adjustments for Features0-94-896-2,280-2,902-4,565-4,632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,442$25,372$23,451$34,365$38,473$40,925$46,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$9$0$4,108$6,560$12,473

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2010201020102013201320132013
ModelJettaJettaJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSEL320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$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$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
DUPL Voice texting capability      $50
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Satellite radio$200$200$200    
SD Card slot$25$25$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
USB port   $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$0$0
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
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
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200   
Leather seating surfaces   $900   
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$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
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 $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Wood trim    $300$300$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$1,625$2,475$3,990$4,665$6,465$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$950$2,465$3,140$4,940$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-896-2,280-2,902-4,565-4,632

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102013
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 Weight3,231 lb.3,361 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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%

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