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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: $32,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $25,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,172

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $23,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35i1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,950 $29,385
Base Invoice $46,205 $28,210
Navigation system 1,950  
Text dictation 0  
Driver Assistance Package 950 1,495
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Heated front seats 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Lighting Package   995
Navigation system 1,795  
Text dictation 0  
Driver Assistance Package 875 1,286
Driver Assistance Plus 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Heated front seats 460  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Semi-automated parking system 460  
Lighting Package   856
Options (change) 7,800 2,490
Options (change) 7,180 2,142
Destination 995 820
Total Price $57,745 $32,695
Total Invoice $54,380 $31,172

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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: $19,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,963
Model Year20172016
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35i1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$57,745$32,695
Adjustments for Features-5,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,175$32,695
Total Invoice$54,380$31,172
Adjustments for Features-5,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,135$31,172

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172016
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35i1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,445$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2450

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172016
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 Weight4,230 lb.3,440 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 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested215073%
Total Not Requested80027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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