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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: $27,195

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,042

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520072007
ModelJettaJettaJetta3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,380 $26,410 $29,280 $32,400 $38,900
Base Invoice $24,366 $25,353 $28,109 $29,810 $35,790
Lighting Package 995        
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package   1,690      
Folding second row seats       475 475
Steering-linked headlights       800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
iPod integration       400 400
Heated front seats       500 500
Proximity key       500 500
Satellite radio       595 595
Telematics service, such as OnStar       750 750
Navigation system       2,100 2,100
Sport Package (AWD)         900
6-speed manual         0
Lighting Package 856        
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package   1,454      
Folding second row seats       430 430
Steering-linked headlights       730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       430 430
iPod integration       365 365
Heated front seats       455 455
Proximity key       455 455
Satellite radio       540 540
Telematics service, such as OnStar       685 685
Navigation system       1,910 1,910
Sport Package (AWD)         820
6-speed manual         0
Options (change) 995 1,690 0 6,595 6,695
Options (change) 856 1,454 0 6,000 6,090
Destination 820 820 820 775 775
Total Price $27,195 $28,920 $30,100 $39,770 $46,370
Total Invoice $26,042 $27,627 $28,929 $36,585 $42,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,520
Model Year20152015201520072007
ModelJettaJettaJetta3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,195$28,920$30,100$39,770$46,370
Adjustments for Features-1,020-570-7450-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,175$28,350$29,355$39,770$44,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$3,180$0$5,150
Total Invoice$26,042$27,627$28,929$36,585$42,655
Adjustments for Features-977-545-7160-1,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,065$27,082$28,213$36,585$41,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,017$3,148$0$4,736

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152015201520072007
ModelJettaJettaJetta3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  
Forward collision warning $200   
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Ski sack   $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Residual heat   $50$50
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Surround sound    $250
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, 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$0$0  
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,200$1,750$1,925$1,180$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$570$745$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-977-545-7160-1,334

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152007
ModelJetta3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in108.7 in
Length183.3 in178.2 in
Width70.0 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,860 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 Volume15.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

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%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Sport Package (AWD)
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
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

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