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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: $31,200

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Trim3.0i1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,800 $29,385
Base Invoice $33,670 $28,210
Cold Weather Package 750  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 1,800  
Lighting Package   995
Cold Weather Package 685  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Navigation system 1,640  
Lighting Package   856
Options (change) 4,575 995
Options (change) 4,170 856
Destination 695 820
Total Price $42,070 $31,200
Total Invoice $38,535 $29,886

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,530
Model Year20062016
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Trim3.0i1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine225hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$42,070$31,200
Adjustments for Features-1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,940$31,200
Total Invoice$38,535$29,886
Adjustments for Features-1190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,416$29,886

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Trim3.0i1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,355$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1190

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.1 in103.5 in
Length179.7 in179.6 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height66.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft366.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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