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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: $27,815

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,735

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL Premium325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,995 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $25,915 $28,300 $33,485
Folding second row seats   475 475
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
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
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200
Sport Package (AWD)     900
Folding second row seats   430 430
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Navigation system   1,820 1,820
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
Adaptive cruise control   2,000 2,000
Sport Package (AWD)     820
Options (change) 0 8,295 8,395
Options (change) 0 7,545 7,635
Destination 820 695 695
Total Price $27,815 $39,890 $45,690
Total Invoice $26,735 $36,540 $41,815

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,107
Model Year201720062006
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL Premium325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,815$39,890$45,690
Adjustments for Features-2,3950-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,420$39,890$44,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350
Total Invoice$26,735$36,540$41,815
Adjustments for Features-2,3020-1,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,433$36,540$40,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,948

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201720062006
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL Premium325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$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  
Wood trim $300$300
Total Value of Features$4,050$1,655$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,395$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3020-1,327

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172006
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 Weight2,940 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 Volume15.7 ft312.0 ft3

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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 audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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