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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: $31,200

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,385 $35,400
Base Invoice $28,210 $32,750
Lighting Package 995  
Power front seats   995
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750
Navigation system   2,100
Steering-linked headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Lighting Package 856  
Power front seats   905
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685
Navigation system   1,910
Steering-linked headlights   730
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) 995 7,465
Options (change) 856 6,790
Destination 820 825
Total Price $31,200 $43,690
Total Invoice $29,886 $40,365

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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: $13,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,490
Model Year20162009
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$31,200$43,690
Adjustments for Features-1,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,145$43,690
Total Invoice$29,886$40,365
Adjustments for Features-1,0110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,875$40,365

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

Model Year20162009
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
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
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$3,075$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0110

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

Model Year20162009
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
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%
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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