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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Touareg Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,495

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $10,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,950

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $10,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
Model3-SeriesTouaregTouaregTouareg
Trim328iVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $43,945 $47,445 $62,575
Base Invoice $34,680 $41,792 $45,120 $59,510
Premium Package 1,900      
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Cold Weather Package 900      
Navigation system 2,150      
Obstacle detection, rear 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Roof rails 100      
Proximity key 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350      
Executive Package   11,730 11,730  
Premium Package 1,730      
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Cold Weather Package 820      
Navigation system 1,955      
Obstacle detection, rear 685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Roof rails 90      
Proximity key 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320      
Executive Package   11,156 11,156  
Options (change) 8,100 11,730 11,730 0
Options (change) 7,375 11,156 11,156 0
Destination 895 875 875 875
Total Price $46,495 $56,550 $60,050 $63,450
Total Invoice $42,950 $53,823 $57,151 $60,385

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,890
Model Year2012201320132013
Model3-SeriesTouaregTouaregTouareg
Trim328iVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6280hp V6240hp V6 D380hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8620, 12620, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17275/45-20275/45-20265/50-19
Total Price$46,495$56,550$60,050$63,450
Adjustments for Features0-4,185-4,185-4,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,495$52,365$55,865$59,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,500$6,850
Total Invoice$42,950$53,823$57,151$60,385
Adjustments for Features0-3,983-3,983-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,950$49,840$53,168$56,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,328$6,515

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year2012201320132013
Model3-SeriesTouaregTouaregTouareg
Trim328iVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Headlight washers$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Total Value of Features$1,730$5,915$5,915$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,185$4,185$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,983-3,983-4,030

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20122013
Model3-SeriesTouareg
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in113.9 in
Length178.2 in188.8 in
Width71.5 in76.4 in
Height55.8 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,712 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested451578%
Total Not Requested125022%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested451578%
Total Not Requested125022%

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