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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: $32,695 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | |||
| Difference: $20,530 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,172 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL | |||
| Difference: $17,938 | |||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL | 328i | 328d |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $29,385 | $41,450 | $42,950 |
| Base Invoice | $28,210 | $38,315 | $39,695 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,495 | 950 | 950 |
| Lighting Package | 995 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,900 | 1,900 | |
| Premium Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | 500 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,286 | 865 | 865 |
| Lighting Package | 856 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,730 | 1,730 | |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | 455 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Options (change) | 2,490 | 10,850 | 10,850 |
| Options (change) | 2,142 | 9,870 | 9,870 |
| Destination | 820 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $32,695 | $53,225 | $54,725 |
| Total Invoice | $31,172 | $49,110 | $50,490 |
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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: $15,310 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,122 | |||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL | 328i | 328d |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/30 MPG | 20/28 MPG | 20/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | $32,695 | $53,225 | $54,725 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,220 | -5,120 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,695 | $48,005 | $49,605 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,600 |
| Total Invoice | $31,172 | $49,110 | $50,490 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,816 | -4,724 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,172 | $44,294 | $45,766 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,472 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 1.8T SEL | 328i | 328d |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,000 | $8,220 | $8,120 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,220 | $5,120 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,816 | -4,724 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 179.6 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,440 lb. | 3,880 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.6 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.4 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.5 ft3 | 53.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic collision intervention | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2550 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 14% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 36% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 45% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 78% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| 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% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 36% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 45% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 78% |
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