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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: $32,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,645

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelX3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimxDrive30i1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,400 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $36,250 $28,171 $29,131
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750    
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
HD radio 350    
Heated front seats 500    
Navigation system 1,800    
Driver Assistance Package   695 695
Lighting Package   995 995
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685    
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
HD radio 315    
Heated front seats 455    
Navigation system 1,640    
Driver Assistance Package   598 598
Lighting Package   856 856
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Options (change) 5,450 1,930 1,930
Options (change) 4,960 1,654 1,654
Destination 825 820 820
Total Price $45,675 $32,095 $33,095
Total Invoice $42,035 $30,645 $31,605

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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: $13,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,491
Model Year200920152015
ModelX3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimxDrive30i1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine260hp I6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,675$32,095$33,095
Adjustments for Features-980-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,695$31,045$33,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$42,035$30,645$31,605
Adjustments for Features-902-1,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,133$29,642$31,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,963

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920152015
ModelX3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimxDrive30i1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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$3,405$3,475$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-902-1,0030

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092015
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 Weight4,013 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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