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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: $28,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $18,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $15,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
TrimTDI328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,200 $42,950
Base Invoice $24,192 $39,695
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,695  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,627  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 2,795 3,200
Options (change) 2,683 2,910
Destination 820 925
Total Price $28,815 $47,075
Total Invoice $27,695 $43,530

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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: $12,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,130
Model Year20142014
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
TrimTDI328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine140hp I4 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG32/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$28,815$47,075
Adjustments for Features0-6,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,815$40,905
Total Invoice$27,695$43,530
Adjustments for Features0-5,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,695$37,825

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

Model Year20142014
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
TrimTDI328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 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$2,950$9,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,705

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

Model Year20142014
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in110.6 in
Length165.4 in182.1 in
Width70.3 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

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