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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: $30,515 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | ||
| Difference: $13,325 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | ||
| Difference: $11,203 | ||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 3-Series |
| Trim | GTI | 328i |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $25,095 | $37,500 |
| Base Invoice | $24,091 | $34,680 |
| Driver's Edition | 4,600 | |
| Power front seats | 995 | |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Driver's Edition | 4,416 | |
| Power front seats | 905 | |
| Navigation system | 1,955 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Options (change) | 4,600 | 5,445 |
| Options (change) | 4,416 | 4,955 |
| Destination | 820 | 895 |
| Total Price | $30,515 | $43,840 |
| Total Invoice | $29,327 | $40,530 |
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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: $11,380 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,405 | ||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 3-Series |
| Trim | GTI | 328i |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 230hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $30,515 | $43,840 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,945 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,515 | $41,895 |
| Total Invoice | $29,327 | $40,530 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,798 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,327 | $38,732 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 3-Series |
| Trim | GTI | 328i |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 |
| FWD | $0 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,350 | $4,295 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,945 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,798 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| 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 | 37.4 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
| Driver's Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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% |
| Power front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
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