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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $23,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $20,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimM40iR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,300 $34,590
Base Invoice $51,180 $33,207
Navigation system 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700  
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Navigation system 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565  
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 460  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 4,600 1,500
Options (change) 4,235 1,440
Destination 995 770
Total Price $59,895 $36,860
Total Invoice $56,410 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,898
Model Year20182012
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimM40iR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine355hp I6256hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19225/40-18
Total Price$59,895$36,860
Adjustments for Features-8,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,300$36,860
Total Invoice$56,410$35,417
Adjustments for Features-8,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,315$35,417

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimM40iR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,845$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,0950

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.8 in101.5 in
Length185.9 in165.4 in
Width74.4 in70.3 in
Height66.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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