Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2014 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2007

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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $12,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142007
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
TrimGTI328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,095 $34,200
Base Invoice $24,091 $31,465
Driver's Edition 4,600  
Cold Weather Package   750
Steering-linked headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Aluminum trim   0
iPod integration   400
Satellite radio   595
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Navigation system   2,100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,275
Driver's Edition 4,416  
Cold Weather Package   685
Steering-linked headlights   730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Aluminum trim   0
iPod integration   365
Satellite radio   540
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Navigation system   1,910
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,210
Options (change) 4,600 7,845
Options (change) 4,416 7,190
Destination 820 775
Total Price $30,515 $42,820
Total Invoice $29,327 $39,430

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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: $10,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,372
Model Year20142007
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
TrimGTI328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$30,515$42,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,515$40,940
Total Invoice$29,327$39,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,327$37,699

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

Model Year20142007
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
TrimGTI328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
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 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,950$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,731

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

Model Year20142007
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in108.7 in
Length165.4 in178.2 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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