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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: $32,715

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,439

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelJetta3-Series
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,895 $50,150
Base Invoice $30,619 $46,820
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 0 5,400
Options (change) 0 4,910
Destination 820 995
Total Price $32,715 $56,545
Total Invoice $31,439 $52,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,761
Model Year20142015
ModelJetta3-Series
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/48 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,715$56,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,715$52,765
Total Invoice$31,439$52,725
Adjustments for Features0-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,439$49,200

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142015
ModelJetta3-Series
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,425$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,525

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142015
ModelJetta3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.6 in
Length182.2 in182.5 in
Width70.0 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,311 lb.3,910 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%
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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