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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: $25,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $18,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series3-Series
TrimS328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,685 $41,450 $42,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
AWD 2,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
AWD 2,159    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 2,575 1,050 1,050
Options (change) 2,429 955 955
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $25,110 $43,425 $44,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,306
Model Year201820142014
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series3-Series
TrimS328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$25,110$43,425$44,925
Adjustments for Features0-4,980-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,110$38,445$40,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600

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

Model Year201820142014
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series3-Series
TrimS328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
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
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,150$8,130$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,980$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,610-4,516

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

Model Year20182014
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in110.6 in
Length179.8 in182.1 in
Width70.8 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.3,895 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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