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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGTIR320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Autobahn Package 6,200          
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720        
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
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
Autobahn Package 5,952          
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651        
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
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) 6,200 1,720 7,050 9,700 7,100 7,350
Options (change) 5,952 1,651 6,415 8,825 6,455 6,685
Destination 795 795 925 925 925 925
Total Price $31,790 $37,310 $40,525 $47,475 $51,175 $57,925
Total Invoice $30,550 $35,849 $37,465 $43,830 $47,260 $53,470

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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: $8,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,333
Model Year201320132013201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGTIR320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,790$37,310$40,525$47,475$51,175$57,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-630-2,655-3,805-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,790$35,360$39,895$44,820$47,370$53,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0$4,925$7,475$13,950
Total Invoice$30,550$35,849$37,465$43,830$47,260$53,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-582-2,451-3,514-3,766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,550$33,975$36,883$41,379$43,746$49,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,425$0$4,496$6,863$12,821

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320132013201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGTIR320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Proximity key$250$250    
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$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Infotainment 
DUPL Voice texting capability     $50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$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
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar 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$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$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
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,450$4,400$3,080$5,105$6,255$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$630$2,655$3,805$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-582-2,451-3,514-3,766

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132013
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.6 in
Length165.4 in182.5 in
Width70.3 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested317578%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55055%
Total Not Requested45045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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