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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: $34,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $17,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,661

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $15,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
TrimTDI SEL328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,345 $45,950
Base Invoice $29,131 $43,415
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Driver Assistance Package 695  
Lighting Package 995  
Door sill trim plates 240  
Navigation system   1,700
Convenience Tier   850
Luxury Design   0
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Driver Assistance Package 598  
Lighting Package 856  
Door sill trim plates 200  
Navigation system   1,565
Convenience Tier   780
Luxury Design   0
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Heated front seats   460
Options (change) 3,030 4,350
Options (change) 2,710 4,000
Destination 820 995
Total Price $34,195 $51,295
Total Invoice $32,661 $48,410

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,153
Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
TrimTDI SEL328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I4 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$34,195$51,295
Adjustments for Features0-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,195$46,425
Total Invoice$32,661$48,410
Adjustments for Features0-4,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,661$43,814

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

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
TrimTDI SEL328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,925$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,596

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in110.6 in
Length179.6 in182.0 in
Width70.8 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,671 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.4 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.5 ft353.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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