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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $16,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $14,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelX3X3X3X3Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $24,295
Base Invoice $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540 $23,323
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900    
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0  
Autobahn Package         5,530
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820    
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0  
Autobahn Package         5,310
Options (change) 7,300 7,300 7,300 5,400 5,530
Options (change) 6,640 6,640 6,640 4,910 5,310
Destination 995 995 995 995 770
Total Price $46,795 $48,795 $50,295 $51,895 $30,595
Total Invoice $43,735 $45,575 $46,955 $48,445 $29,403

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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: $10,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,916
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelX3X3X3X3Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,795$48,795$50,295$51,895$30,595
Adjustments for Features-5,795-7,745-7,745-7,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,000$41,050$42,550$44,150$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,150$0
Total Invoice$43,735$45,575$46,955$48,445$29,403
Adjustments for Features-5,416-7,234-7,231-7,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,319$38,341$39,724$41,215$29,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$22$1,405$2,896$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelX3X3X3X3Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Hill descent control $250$250$250 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass    $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$200$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$8,120$10,070$10,070$10,070$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,795$7,745$7,745$7,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,416-7,234-7,231-7,2300

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152011
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in101.5 in
Length183.8 in165.4 in
Width74.1 in70.3 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.2,969 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested185062%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested185062%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested185062%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested347586%
Total Not Requested57514%

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