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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: $31,215

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE   
Difference: $14,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920152015
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series3-Series
TrimSE328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,995 $41,950 $43,450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 325 3,250 3,250
Options (change) 270 2,955 2,955
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $31,215 $46,195 $47,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,172
Model Year201920152015
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series3-Series
TrimSE328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine147hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,215$46,195$47,695
Adjustments for Features0-4,155-4,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,215$42,040$43,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600

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

Model Year201920152015
ModelGolf / GTI3-Series3-Series
TrimSE328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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  
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
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for audio system$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
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 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$3,750$7,905$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,155$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,888-3,792

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

Model Year20192015
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 Weight2,979 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
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

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