Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2015 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2009

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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: $31,855

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI3-Series
Trim1.8T SELTDI SEL328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $35,400
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $32,750
Driver Assistance Package 695 695  
Lighting Package 995 995  
Power front seats     995
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750
Navigation system     2,100
Steering-linked headlights     800
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Driver Assistance Package 598 598  
Lighting Package 856 856  
Power front seats     905
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685
Navigation system     1,910
Steering-linked headlights     730
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 1,690 1,690 8,215
Options (change) 1,454 1,454 7,475
Destination 820 820 825
Total Price $31,855 $32,855 $44,440
Total Invoice $30,445 $31,405 $41,050

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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: $13,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,613
Model Year201520152009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI3-Series
Trim1.8T SELTDI SEL328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D230hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
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$31,855$32,855$44,440
Adjustments for Features-1,055-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,800$32,850$44,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0
Total Invoice$30,445$31,405$41,050
Adjustments for Features-1,008-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,437$31,400$41,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,963$0

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

Model Year201520152009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI3-Series
Trim1.8T SELTDI SEL328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
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$3,000$1,950$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$5$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,008-50

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

Model Year20152009
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%

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