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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: $27,785

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $19,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,600

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $17,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $25,195 $34,080 $39,880
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Floor mats 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Driver Assistance Plus   700 700
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package   1,900 1,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Rearview camera   400 400
Sunroof   1,050  
Heated front seats   500 500
App support   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Floor mats 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Driver Assistance Plus   635 635
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package   1,730 1,730
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Rearview camera   365 365
Sunroof   955  
Heated front seats   455 455
App support   230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 690 9,900 8,850
Options (change) 555 9,010 8,055
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $27,785 $47,675 $52,925
Total Invoice $26,600 $44,015 $48,860

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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: $19,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,639
Model Year201820132013
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$27,785$47,675$52,925
Adjustments for Features0-840-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,785$46,835$50,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,450
Total Invoice$26,600$44,015$48,860
Adjustments for Features0-776-2,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,600$43,239$46,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,184

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820132013
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
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 
Active grille shutters$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
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 driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
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
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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,140$3,780$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$840$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-776-2,437

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182013
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 Weight2,931 lb.3,361 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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

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