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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: $32,555 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||||
| Difference: $11,070 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,117 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||||
| Difference: $9,168 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,045 | $32,550 | $36,850 | $43,150 | $49,650 |
| Base Invoice | $28,843 | $30,125 | $34,080 | $39,880 | $45,860 |
| Lighting Package | 995 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 695 | 950 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 |
| Premium Package | 3,200 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | ||||
| Sport Line | 2,750 | 1,950 | 1,950 | ||
| Driver Assistance Plus | 700 | 700 | 700 | ||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Lighting Package | 856 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 598 | 865 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 |
| Premium Package | 2,910 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | ||||
| Sport Line | 2,505 | 1,775 | 1,775 | ||
| Driver Assistance Plus | 635 | 635 | 635 | ||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,690 | 10,150 | 12,950 | 10,350 | 10,350 |
| Options (change) | 1,454 | 9,235 | 11,785 | 9,415 | 9,415 |
| Destination | 820 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $32,555 | $43,625 | $50,725 | $54,425 | $60,925 |
| Total Invoice | $31,117 | $40,285 | $46,790 | $50,220 | $56,200 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,765 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,886 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp I4 | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $32,555 | $43,625 | $50,725 | $54,425 | $60,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -305 | -1,980 | -3,130 | -3,155 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,555 | $43,320 | $48,745 | $51,295 | $57,770 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,425 | $7,975 | $14,450 |
| Total Invoice | $31,117 | $40,285 | $46,790 | $50,220 | $56,200 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -282 | -1,826 | -2,888 | -2,910 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,117 | $40,003 | $44,964 | $47,332 | $53,290 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,961 | $7,329 | $13,287 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | GTI Autobahn | 320i | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,500 | $3,805 | $5,280 | $6,430 | $6,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $305 | $1,980 | $3,130 | $3,155 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -282 | -1,826 | -2,888 | -2,910 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 167.5 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,964 lb. | 3,361 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| 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% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| 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 | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 46% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
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% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 20% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 61% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 68% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 32% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 61% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 68% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 32% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 61% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 68% |
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