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BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelX3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim3.0iGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,800 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $33,670 $23,611 $33,207
Cold Weather Package 750    
Premium Package 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Sport Package 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Navigation system 1,800    
Aluminum trim 0    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Cold Weather Package 685    
Premium Package 1,640    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Sport Package 1,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Navigation system 1,640    
Aluminum trim 0    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 7,425 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 6,765 5,760 1,440
Destination 695 770 770
Total Price $44,920 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $41,130 $30,141 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,482
Model Year200620122012
ModelX3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim3.0iGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine225hp I6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$44,920$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-3,8300-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,090$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$41,130$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-3,5070-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,623$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620122012
ModelX3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim3.0iGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control$250  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$6,180$2,350$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,830$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5070-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062012
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.1 in101.5 in
Length179.7 in165.4 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height66.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested317578%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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