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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: $37,415

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $11,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Trim3.0siGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,600 $36,495
Premium Package 2,800  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Sport Package 2,300  
Navigation system 1,800  
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Premium Package 2,550  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Sport Package 2,095  
Navigation system 1,640  
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 315  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Options (change) 9,025 0
Options (change) 8,215 0
Destination 825 920
Total Price $48,450 $37,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,651
Model Year20082020
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Trim3.0siGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I6228hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,450$37,415
Adjustments for Features0-870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,450$36,545

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082020
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Trim3.0siGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,105$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-21

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082020
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.1 in103.8 in
Length179.7 in167.6 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height66.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested165079%
Total Not Requested45021%
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%

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