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Volkswagen Golf / GTI 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 Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,365 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| Difference: $11,960 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| Difference: $9,939 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | 3-Series |
| Trim | GTI | R | 328i |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $24,595 | $34,590 | $37,150 |
| Base Invoice | $23,611 | $33,207 | $34,380 |
| Autobahn Package | 6,000 | ||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,500 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 900 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | ||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | ||
| Proximity key | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | ||
| Autobahn Package | 5,760 | ||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,440 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 820 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | ||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | ||
| Proximity key | 455 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,000 | 1,500 | 5,300 |
| Options (change) | 5,760 | 1,440 | 4,825 |
| Destination | 770 | 770 | 875 |
| Total Price | $31,365 | $36,860 | $43,325 |
| Total Invoice | $30,141 | $35,417 | $40,080 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,115 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,232 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | 3-Series |
| Trim | GTI | R | 328i |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 256hp I4 | 230hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 8 | 300, 8 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $31,365 | $36,860 | $43,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,950 | -1,845 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,365 | $34,910 | $41,480 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,545 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $30,141 | $35,417 | $40,080 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,874 | -1,707 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,141 | $33,543 | $38,373 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,402 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | 3-Series |
| Trim | GTI | R | 328i |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,625 | $4,575 | $4,470 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,950 | $1,845 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,874 | -1,707 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,969 lb. | 3,463 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.5 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 3425 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
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