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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: $30,395

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $11,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,212

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $9,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010201020102010
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T GLI328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,545 $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $55,400
Base Invoice $28,362 $30,680 $37,530 $40,615 $51,150
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750 750 750 750
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
HD radio   350 350 350 350
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Proximity key   500 500 500  
Sunroof   1,050     1,050
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
iPod integration     400 400 400
Technology Package         3,250
Rear spoiler         0
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685 685 685 685
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685 345
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
HD radio   315 315 315 315
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Proximity key   455 455 455  
Sunroof   955     955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
iPod integration     365 365 365
Technology Package         2,960
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 0 7,375 6,725 6,725 8,055
Options (change) 0 6,710 6,120 6,120 7,330
Destination 850 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -900 1,300
Total Price $30,395 $41,400 $48,200 $50,650 $65,630
Total Invoice $29,212 $38,265 $44,525 $46,710 $60,655

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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: $12,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,067
Model Year20182010201020102010
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T GLI328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionS6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$30,395$41,400$48,200$50,650$65,630
Adjustments for Features-1,0550-650-1,600-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,340$41,400$47,550$49,050$63,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,150$7,650$21,905
Total Invoice$29,212$38,265$44,525$46,710$60,655
Adjustments for Features-1,0140-600-1,476-2,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,198$38,265$43,925$45,234$58,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,660$6,969$20,241

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182010201020102010
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T GLI328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
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$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
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$200
Metal pedals$75    
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$3,850$2,795$3,445$4,395$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$0$650$1,600$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0140-600-1,476-2,149

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182010
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 Weight2,931 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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested71542%

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