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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: $14,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152020
ModelX3X3X3X3Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $36,495
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,275 1,275 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820    
Options (change) 12,400 12,500 12,500 10,600 0
Options (change) 11,285 11,375 11,375 9,645 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 920
Total Price $51,895 $53,995 $55,495 $57,095 $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: $11,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,318
Model Year20152015201520152020
ModelX3X3X3X3Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6228hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$51,895$53,995$55,495$57,095$37,415
Adjustments for Features-3,370-5,420-5,420-5,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,525$48,575$50,075$51,675$37,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,150$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152015201520152020
ModelX3X3X3X3Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iGTI Autobahn
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 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Hill descent control $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera    $200
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports    $0
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 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Larger infotainment display    $0
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support    $0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $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 headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
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$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 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,920$9,970$9,970$9,970$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,370$5,420$5,420$5,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,142-5,050-5,048-5,0480

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152020
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in103.8 in
Length183.8 in167.6 in
Width74.1 in70.8 in
Height66.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130043%
Total Not Requested170057%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
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 information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130043%
Total Not Requested170057%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130043%
Total Not Requested170057%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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