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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: $25,040

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $18,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112019
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35iS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,050 $21,895
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Roof rails 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Heated steering wheel 190  
AWD   2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Roof rails 230  
Heated front seats 455  
Heated steering wheel 175  
AWD   2,159
Options (change) 1,490 2,250
Options (change) 1,360 2,159
Destination 875 895
Total Price $43,415 $25,040

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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: $14,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,614
Model Year20112019
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35iS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6168hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$43,415$25,040
Adjustments for Features-3,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,600$25,040

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112019
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35iS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
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
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Total Value of Features$6,940$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5320

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112019
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in103.5 in
Length183.0 in179.8 in
Width74.1 in70.8 in
Height65.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,478 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
Heated front seats200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
168 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested21513%
Total Not Requested140087%

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