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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: $31,160

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,847

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI3-Series
Trim1.8T SELTDI SEL325i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $34,600
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $31,665
Lighting Package 995 995  
Power front seats     995
Cold Weather Package     600
Steering-linked headlights     800
Navigation system     2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750
Proximity key     500
Satellite radio     595
Lighting Package 856 856  
Power front seats     905
Cold Weather Package     545
Steering-linked headlights     730
Navigation system     1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685
Proximity key     455
Satellite radio     540
Options (change) 995 995 6,715
Options (change) 856 856 6,110
Destination 820 820 695
Total Price $31,160 $32,160 $42,010
Total Invoice $29,847 $30,807 $38,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,136
Model Year201520152006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI3-Series
Trim1.8T SELTDI SEL325i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D215hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$31,160$32,160$42,010
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,110$32,160$40,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0
Total Invoice$29,847$30,807$38,470
Adjustments for Features-1,0060-1,493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,841$30,807$36,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,966$0

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

Model Year201520152006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI3-Series
Trim1.8T SELTDI SEL325i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,600$1,550$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0060-1,493

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

Model Year20152006
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in108.7 in
Length179.6 in178.2 in
Width70.8 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

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 audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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