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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: $36,010

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $18,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,413

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $16,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720132013
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series3-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn328i335i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,095 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $32,651 $34,080 $39,880
Driver Assistance Package 1,095 1,900 1,900
Premium Package   3,100 2,200
Sport Line   2,750 1,950
Driver Assistance Plus   700 700
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Rearview camera   400 400
Heated front seats   500 500
App support   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Driver Assistance Package 942 1,730 1,730
Premium Package   2,820 2,000
Sport Line   2,505 1,775
Driver Assistance Plus   635 635
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Rearview camera   365 365
Heated front seats   455 455
App support   230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 1,095 17,100 14,500
Options (change) 942 15,565 13,195
Destination 820 925 925
Total Price $36,010 $54,875 $58,575
Total Invoice $34,413 $50,570 $54,000

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,224
Model Year201720132013
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series3-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn328i335i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,010$54,875$58,575
Adjustments for Features-700-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$54,875$57,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550
Total Invoice$34,413$50,570$54,000
Adjustments for Features-670-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,346$50,570$52,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,370

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

Model Year201720132013
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series3-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn328i335i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Total Value of Features$4,725$4,455$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-670-1,060

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

Model Year20172013
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.6 in
Length167.5 in182.5 in
Width70.8 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested195083%
Total Not Requested40017%

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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