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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: $30,050

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,821

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLI328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,535 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $23,553 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Autobahn Package 2,290      
Navigation Package 2,030      
Rear spoiler 375     0
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750 750 750
Steering-linked headlights   800    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
HD radio   350 350 350
iPod integration   400 400 400
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Navigation system   2,100 2,100  
Proximity key   500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Sport Package     900  
6-speed manual     0  
Technology Package       3,250
Sunroof       1,050
Autobahn Package 2,200      
Navigation Package 1,948      
Rear spoiler 300     0
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685 685 685
Steering-linked headlights   730    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
HD radio   315 315 315
iPod integration   365 365 365
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Navigation system   1,910 1,910  
Proximity key   455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Sport Package     820  
6-speed manual     0  
Technology Package       2,960
Sunroof       955
Options (change) 4,695 7,020 7,120 7,920
Options (change) 4,448 6,385 6,475 7,205
Destination 820 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,050 $40,545 $47,245 $63,845
Total Invoice $28,821 $37,295 $43,455 $59,005

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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: $10,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,637
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLI328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$30,050$40,545$47,245$63,845
Adjustments for Features-1700-1,450-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,880$40,545$45,795$60,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,250$20,450
Total Invoice$28,821$37,295$43,455$59,005
Adjustments for Features-1630-1,334-2,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,658$37,295$42,121$56,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,826$19,076

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2014200820082008
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLI328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Metal pedals$75   
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,250$2,080$3,530$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$0$1,450$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1630-1,334-2,634

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142008
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.3,341 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 328i

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%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested82549%

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