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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: $33,955

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $19,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,461

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $16,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35iTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,900 $30,345
Base Invoice $41,490 $29,131
Premium Package 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package 950 695
Driver Assistance Plus 700  
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Roof rails 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Lighting Package   995
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package 865 598
Driver Assistance Plus 635  
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Roof rails 230  
Heated front seats 455  
Lighting Package   856
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 7,300 2,790
Options (change) 6,640 2,510
Destination 925 820
Total Price $53,125 $33,955
Total Invoice $49,055 $32,461

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,381
Model Year20142015
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35iTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6150hp I4 D
TransmissionT8S6
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$53,125$33,955
Adjustments for Features-5,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,480$33,955
Total Invoice$49,055$32,461
Adjustments for Features-5,2130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,842$32,461

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142015
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35iTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,945$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2130

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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 Year20142015
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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