BMW X3 BMW X3 2011 Volkswagen Atlas Volkswagen Atlas 2018

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BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,415

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,427

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelX3Atlas
TrimxDrive35iSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,050 $48,490
Base Invoice $37,965 $46,502
Convenience Package 1,150  
Premium Package 3,450  
Cold Weather Package 1,150  
Technology Package 3,200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
App support 250  
Roof rails 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Convenience Package 1,045  
Premium Package 3,140  
Cold Weather Package 1,045  
Technology Package 2,910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
App support 230  
Roof rails 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Options (change) 10,600 0
Options (change) 9,650 0
Destination 875 925
Total Price $52,525 $49,415
Total Invoice $48,490 $47,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,092
Model Year20112018
ModelX3Atlas
TrimxDrive35iSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6276hp V6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$52,525$49,415
Adjustments for Features0-5,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,525$44,175
Total Invoice$48,490$47,427
Adjustments for Features0-5,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,490$42,398

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20112018
ModelX3Atlas
TrimxDrive35iSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,985$11,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,029

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20112018
ModelX3Atlas
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in117.3 in
Length183.0 in198.3 in
Width74.1 in78.3 in
Height65.4 in69.7 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.4,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.655.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft396.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested242581%
Total Not Requested56519%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested190099%
Total Not Requested151%

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