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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: $32,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $21,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,172

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $18,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,385 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $28,210 $39,275 $40,655
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 820 995 995
Total Price $32,695 $53,795 $55,295
Total Invoice $31,172 $50,140 $51,520

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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: $15,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,173
Model Year201620152015
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,695$53,795$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-5,145-5,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,695$48,650$50,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$31,172$50,140$51,520
Adjustments for Features0-4,795-4,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,172$45,345$46,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,474

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

Model Year201620152015
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr 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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
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$3,025$8,170$8,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,145$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,795-4,701

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

Model Year20162015
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in110.6 in
Length179.6 in182.1 in
Width70.8 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,546 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested255086%
Total Not Requested40014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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