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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: $25,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $23,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35iS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $46,800 $21,685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
AWD   2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
AWD   2,159
Options (change) 1,050 2,575
Options (change) 955 2,429
Destination 995 850
Total Price $48,845 $25,110

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,205
Model Year20162018
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35iS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18195/65-15
Total Price$48,845$25,110
Adjustments for Features-6,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,215$25,110

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35iS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 
Total Value of Features$9,655$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2010

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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 Year20162018
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in103.5 in
Length183.8 in179.8 in
Width74.1 in70.8 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,481 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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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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