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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: $19,450

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $26,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,148

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $24,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35iGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,950 $18,390
Base Invoice $40,615 $17,138
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Stability control   280
Cold Weather Package   150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Stability control   247
Cold Weather Package   133
Options (change) 1,050 430
Options (change) 955 380
Destination 895 630
Total Price $45,895 $19,450
Total Invoice $42,465 $18,148

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,253
Model Year20132006
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35iGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6115hp I4
TransmissionT8M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18195/65-15
Total Price$45,895$19,450
Adjustments for Features-8,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,180$19,450
Total Invoice$42,465$18,148
Adjustments for Features-8,0640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,401$18,148

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132006
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35iGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height 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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,915$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,0640

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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 Year20132006
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in98.9 in
Length183.0 in164.9 in
Width74.1 in68.3 in
Height65.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.6 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.3 ft341.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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