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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: $16,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,735

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201020102010
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL Premium328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,995 $33,150 $40,600 $43,950
Base Invoice $25,915 $30,680 $37,530 $40,615
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750 750 750
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100
Steering-linked headlights   900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
HD radio   350 350 350
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Proximity key   500 500 500
Sunroof   1,050    
Adaptive cruise control   2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Sport Package     1,350  
6-speed manual     0  
iPod integration     400 400
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685 685 685
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910
Steering-linked headlights   820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
HD radio   315 315 315
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Proximity key   455 455 455
Sunroof   955    
Adaptive cruise control   2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Sport Package     1,230  
6-speed manual     0  
iPod integration     365 365
Options (change) 0 9,925 9,725 8,375
Options (change) 0 8,980 8,800 7,570
Destination 820 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -900
Total Price $27,815 $43,950 $51,200 $52,300
Total Invoice $26,735 $40,535 $47,205 $48,160

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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: $17,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,006
Model Year2017201020102010
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL Premium328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D
TransmissionT6M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,815$43,950$51,200$52,300
Adjustments for Features-1,2550-300-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,560$43,950$50,900$51,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,950$7,400
Total Invoice$26,735$40,535$47,205$48,160
Adjustments for Features-1,2060-277-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,529$40,535$46,928$47,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,393$6,750

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2017201020102010
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL Premium328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed manual $150$150 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900  
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$200
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $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   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$4,250$2,995$3,295$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$0$300$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2060-277-875

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172010
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.3,341 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
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 335d

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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