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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: $19,450

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $20,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,148

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $19,072

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Trim3.0siGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,600 $18,390
Base Invoice $35,510 $17,138
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Heated front seats 500  
Stability control   280
Cold Weather Package   150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Heated front seats 455  
Stability control   247
Cold Weather Package   133
Options (change) 975 430
Options (change) 885 380
Destination 825 630
Total Price $40,400 $19,450
Total Invoice $37,220 $18,148

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,954
Model Year20082006
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Trim3.0siGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I6115hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$40,400$19,450
Adjustments for Features-5,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,845$19,450
Total Invoice$37,220$18,148
Adjustments for Features-5,1180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,102$18,148

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082006
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Trim3.0siGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$6,830$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1180

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082006
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.1 in98.9 in
Length179.7 in164.9 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height66.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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