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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: $31,200

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $18,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35i1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,950 $29,385
Base Invoice $40,615 $28,210
Navigation system 2,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500  
App support 250  
Roof rails 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Lighting Package   995
Navigation system 1,955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 455  
App support 230  
Roof rails 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Lighting Package   856
Options (change) 4,550 995
Options (change) 4,145 856
Destination 895 820
Total Price $49,395 $31,200
Total Invoice $45,655 $29,886

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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: $14,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,737
Model Year20132016
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35i1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,395$31,200
Adjustments for Features-3,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,115$31,200
Total Invoice$45,655$29,886
Adjustments for Features-3,0320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,623$29,886

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132016
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35i1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
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
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
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 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,055$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0320

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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 Year20132016
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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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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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