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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: $32,785

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $16,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,308

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $13,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
TrimSEL328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,970 $37,500
Base Invoice $28,772 $34,680
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,995  
Premium Package   1,900
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Steering-linked headlights   900
Navigation system   2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Adaptive cruise control   2,400
Proximity key   500
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Roof rails   100
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,716  
Premium Package   1,730
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Steering-linked headlights   820
Navigation system   1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Adaptive cruise control   2,135
Proximity key   455
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Roof rails   90
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 1,995 10,600
Options (change) 1,716 9,605
Destination 820 895
Total Price $32,785 $48,995
Total Invoice $31,308 $45,180

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,238
Model Year20172012
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
TrimSEL328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,785$48,995
Adjustments for Features-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,355$48,995
Total Invoice$31,308$45,180
Adjustments for Features-1,3660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,942$45,180

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

Model Year20172012
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
TrimSEL328i
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,400$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3660

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

Model Year20172012
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 in37.4 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested140047%
Total Not Requested160053%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

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