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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: $28,715

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $16,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,599

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $15,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelJetta3-Series
TrimTDI328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,625 $40,250
Base Invoice $22,681 $38,115
Navigation Package 1,500  
Premium Package 1,670  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Sunroof   1,050
Navigation Package 1,440  
Premium Package 1,602  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   460
Sunroof   965
Options (change) 4,270 4,200
Options (change) 4,098 3,845
Destination 820 995
Total Price $28,715 $45,445
Total Invoice $27,599 $42,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,539
Model Year20142017
ModelJetta3-Series
TrimTDI328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$28,715$45,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,715$42,465
Total Invoice$27,599$42,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,599$40,138

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142017
ModelJetta3-Series
TrimTDI328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
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 rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,475$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,817

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142017
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 Weight3,210 lb.3,510 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
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90052%
Total Not Requested82548%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%

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