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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: $31,855

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $14,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelX3X3X3X3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540 $28,171 $29,131
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 695 695
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Lighting Package         995 995
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865 598 598
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Lighting Package         856 856
Options (change) 8,250 8,250 8,250 6,350 1,690 1,690
Options (change) 7,505 7,505 7,505 5,775 1,454 1,454
Destination 995 995 995 995 820 820
Total Price $47,745 $49,745 $51,245 $52,845 $31,855 $32,855
Total Invoice $44,600 $46,440 $47,820 $49,310 $30,445 $31,405

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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: $12,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,563
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelX3X3X3X3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,745$49,745$51,245$52,845$31,855$32,855
Adjustments for Features-4,920-6,870-6,870-6,870-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,825$42,875$44,375$45,975$30,805$32,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,150$0$2,050
Total Invoice$44,600$46,440$47,820$49,310$30,445$31,405
Adjustments for Features-4,596-6,414-6,411-6,410-1,0040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,004$40,026$41,409$42,900$29,441$31,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$22$1,405$2,896$0$1,964

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelX3X3X3X3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Compass    $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$6,370$8,320$8,320$8,320$2,500$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,920$6,870$6,870$6,870$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,596-6,414-6,411-6,410-1,0040

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152015
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in103.5 in
Length183.8 in179.6 in
Width74.1 in70.8 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.3,064 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 Legroom36.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested160053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested160053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested160053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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