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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $10,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive30iR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,400 $34,795
Base Invoice $36,250 $33,403
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Sport Package 2,300  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Navigation system 1,800  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Sport Package 2,095  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 455  
Navigation system 1,640  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 7,400 1,720
Options (change) 6,740 1,651
Destination 825 795
Total Price $47,625 $37,310
Total Invoice $43,815 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,064
Model Year20092013
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive30iR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I6256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,625$37,310
Adjustments for Features-9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,645$37,310
Total Invoice$43,815$35,849
Adjustments for Features-9020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,913$35,849

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092013
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive30iR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Metal pedals $75
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$5,330$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9020

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092013
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 Weight4,012 lb.3,326 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 xDrive30i

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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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