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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: $30,520 Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI | ||
| Difference: $20,025 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,332 Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI | ||
| Difference: $18,388 | ||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 3-Series |
| Trim | TDI | 328d |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $25,200 | $45,950 |
| Base Invoice | $24,192 | $43,415 |
| Tech Package | 3,425 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,100 | |
| Navigation system | 1,700 | |
| Convenience Tier | 850 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Tech Package | 3,289 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,056 | |
| Navigation system | 1,565 | |
| Convenience Tier | 780 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | |
| Heated front seats | 460 | |
| Options (change) | 4,525 | 3,600 |
| Options (change) | 4,345 | 3,310 |
| Destination | 795 | 995 |
| Total Price | $30,520 | $50,545 |
| Total Invoice | $29,332 | $47,720 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,430 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,217 | ||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 3-Series |
| Trim | TDI | 328d |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 140hp I4 D | 180hp I4 D |
| Transmission | S6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 30/42 MPG | 31/43 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 8 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | $30,520 | $50,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,595 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,520 | $42,950 |
| Total Invoice | $29,332 | $47,720 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,171 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,332 | $40,549 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 3-Series |
| Trim | TDI | 328d |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| USB port | $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 rearview mirror | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Touring suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,625 | $11,220 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,595 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,171 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 182.0 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,025 lb. | 3,671 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.5 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 53.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
| Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2250 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 18% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
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