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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $19,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $16,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35iGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,950 $25,095
Base Invoice $40,615 $24,091
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Driver's Edition   4,600
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 5,000 4,600
Options (change) 4,550 4,416
Destination 895 820
Total Price $49,845 $30,515
Total Invoice $46,060 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,814
Model Year20132014
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35iGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,845$30,515
Adjustments for Features-6,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,440$30,515
Total Invoice$46,060$29,327
Adjustments for Features-5,9190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,141$29,327

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132014
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35iGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,755$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9190

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132014
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in101.5 in
Length183.0 in165.4 in
Width74.1 in70.3 in
Height65.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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