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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: $37,415

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $11,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132020
ModelX3X3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,850 $43,950 $36,495
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400  
Convenience Package 1,300    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,350    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Heated front seats 500 500  
App support 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Premium Package   3,450  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275  
Convenience Package 1,185    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Panoramic sunroof 1,230    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Heated front seats 455 455  
App support 230 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Premium Package   3,140  
Options (change) 9,300 8,650 0
Options (change) 8,470 7,875 0
Destination 895 895 920
Total Price $49,045 $53,495 $37,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,929
Model Year201320132020
ModelX3X3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6228hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,045$53,495$37,415
Adjustments for Features-1,555-2,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,490$50,775$37,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132020
ModelX3X3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Larger infotainment display  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,530$8,695$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$2,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,436-2,5110

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132020
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in103.8 in
Length183.0 in167.6 in
Width74.1 in70.8 in
Height65.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145067%
Total Not Requested71533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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