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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,675

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,521

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelJettaJetta3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumGLI325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,895 $24,535 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $30,619 $23,553 $28,300 $33,485
Autobahn Package   2,290    
Navigation Package   2,030    
Folding second row seats     475 475
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Heated front seats     500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750 750
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio     595 595
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Sport Package (AWD)       900
Autobahn Package   2,200    
Navigation Package   1,948    
Folding second row seats     430 430
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Heated front seats     455 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685 685
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio     540 540
Navigation system     1,820 1,820
Sport Package (AWD)       820
Options (change) 0 4,320 6,095 6,195
Options (change) 0 4,148 5,545 5,635
Destination 820 820 695 695
Total Price $32,715 $29,675 $37,690 $43,490
Total Invoice $31,439 $28,521 $34,540 $39,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,351
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelJettaJetta3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumGLI325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H210hp I4215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionS7M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$32,715$29,675$37,690$43,490
Adjustments for Features-1,370-3450-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,345$29,330$37,690$42,040
Cost Above Minimum$2,015$0$0$4,350
Total Invoice$31,439$28,521$34,540$39,815
Adjustments for Features-1,317-3320-1,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,122$28,189$34,540$38,488
Cost Above Minimum$1,933$0$0$3,948

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2014201420062006
ModelJettaJetta3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumGLI325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio $50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,075$2,050$1,705$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,370$345$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,317-3320-1,327

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142006
ModelJetta3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in108.7 in
Length182.2 in178.2 in
Width70.0 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

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