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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: $19,450

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $24,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,148

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $23,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelX3X3X3X3Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950 $18,390
Base Invoice $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205 $17,138
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,350 1,350 1,350    
Stability control         280
Cold Weather Package         150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645  
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460  
Panoramic sunroof 1,240 1,240 1,240    
Stability control         247
Cold Weather Package         133
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 2,550 1,200 430
Options (change) 2,345 2,345 2,345 1,105 380
Destination 995 995 995 995 630
Total Price $43,595 $45,595 $46,295 $51,145 $19,450
Total Invoice $41,265 $43,125 $43,780 $48,305 $18,148

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,250
Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelX3X3X3X3Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6115hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18195/65-15
Total Price$43,595$45,595$46,295$51,145$19,450
Adjustments for Features-7,255-9,205-9,205-10,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,340$36,390$37,090$40,190$19,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$750$3,850$0
Total Invoice$41,265$43,125$43,780$48,305$18,148
Adjustments for Features-6,867-8,706-8,705-10,3470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,398$34,419$35,075$37,958$18,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$21$677$3,560$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelX3X3X3X3Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Hill descent control $250$250$250 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
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 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 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,455$10,405$10,405$12,155$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,255$9,205$9,205$10,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,867-8,706-8,705-10,3470

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172006
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in98.9 in
Length183.8 in164.9 in
Width74.1 in68.3 in
Height66.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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