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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: $25,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $18,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,752

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $15,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35iS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,050 $21,580
Base Invoice $37,965 $20,718
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Roof rails 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
AWD   2,250
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Roof rails 230  
Heated front seats 455  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
AWD   2,159
6-speed automated manual   1,055
Options (change) 1,840 3,350
Options (change) 1,680 3,214
Destination 875 820
Total Price $43,765 $25,750
Total Invoice $40,520 $24,752

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,439
Model Year20112017
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35iS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18195/65-15
Total Price$43,765$25,750
Adjustments for Features-2,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,250$25,750
Total Invoice$40,520$24,752
Adjustments for Features-2,3290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,191$24,752

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112017
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35iS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,265$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3290

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112017
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in103.5 in
Length183.0 in179.6 in
Width74.1 in70.8 in
Height65.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual-950No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215-29%
Total Not Requested-950129%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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