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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: $28,950

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $15,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,784

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $13,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T GLI328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $26,779 $32,290 $39,190
Floor mats 235    
BMW Assist   650 650
Power front seats   995  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
App support   250 250
Heated front seats   500 500
Rearview camera   400 400
Folding second row seats   475 475
Sunroof   1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Floor mats 185    
BMW Assist   590 590
Power front seats   905  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
App support   230 230
Heated front seats   455 455
Rearview camera   365 365
Folding second row seats   430 430
Sunroof   955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 235 8,520 6,475
Options (change) 185 7,755 5,895
Destination 820 895 895
Total Price $28,950 $44,315 $49,770
Total Invoice $27,784 $40,940 $45,980

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,874
Model Year201720122012
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T GLI328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$28,950$44,315$49,770
Adjustments for Features0-305-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,950$44,010$48,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,055
Total Invoice$27,784$40,940$45,980
Adjustments for Features0-282-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,784$40,658$44,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,747

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201720122012
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T GLI328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,175$2,480$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$305$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282-1,575

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelJetta3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.6 in
Length183.3 in182.5 in
Width70.0 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,407 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 Volume15.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

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