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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: $31,440

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $14,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,086

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive30i1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,850 $29,385
Base Invoice $35,920 $28,210
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750  
Xenon HID headlights 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Panoramic sunroof 1,350  
Heated front seats 500  
Navigation system 1,800  
Lighting Package   995
Door sill trim plates   240
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685  
Xenon HID headlights 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,230  
Heated front seats 455  
Navigation system 1,640  
Lighting Package   856
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 5,850 1,235
Options (change) 5,330 1,056
Destination 875 820
Total Price $45,575 $31,440
Total Invoice $42,125 $30,086

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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: $14,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,250
Model Year20102016
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive30i1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine260hp 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$45,575$31,440
Adjustments for Features0-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,575$31,220
Total Invoice$42,125$30,086
Adjustments for Features0-211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,125$29,875

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102016
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive30i1.8T 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 
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Trip computer $150
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$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-211

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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 Year20102016
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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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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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