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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: $16,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,600

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $14,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150
Base Invoice $25,195 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130        
Floor mats 235        
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Sunroof   1,050 1,050    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100        
Floor mats 185        
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Sunroof   955 955    
Options (change) 690 5,450 5,450 4,400 4,400
Options (change) 555 4,955 4,955 4,000 4,000
Destination 850 995 995 995 995
Total Price $27,785 $43,945 $45,445 $49,145 $55,545
Total Invoice $26,600 $41,130 $42,510 $45,925 $51,815

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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: $16,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,282
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$27,785$43,945$45,445$49,145$55,545
Adjustments for Features-7850-1,450-950-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,000$43,945$43,995$48,195$53,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$4,250$9,475
Total Invoice$26,600$41,130$42,510$45,925$51,815
Adjustments for Features-7520-1,356-888-1,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,848$41,130$41,154$45,037$49,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24$3,907$8,703

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelJetta3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8T SEL328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250    
Remote window/roof operation $15$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    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera$200    
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0    
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0    
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$3,340$2,555$4,005$3,505$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$0$1,450$950$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-7520-1,356-888-1,982

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182015
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.3,411 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 warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

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