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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: $34,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $24,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,661

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $22,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimM40iTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,300 $30,345
Base Invoice $51,180 $29,131
Navigation system 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Heated front seats 500  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Driver Assistance Package   695
Lighting Package   995
Door sill trim plates   240
Navigation system 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Heated front seats 460  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Driver Assistance Package   598
Lighting Package   856
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 2,900 3,030
Options (change) 2,670 2,710
Destination 995 820
Total Price $58,195 $34,195
Total Invoice $54,845 $32,661

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,686
Model Year20182015
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimM40iTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine355hp I6150hp I4 D
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19225/40-18
Total Price$58,195$34,195
Adjustments for Features-6,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,300$34,195
Total Invoice$54,845$32,661
Adjustments for Features-6,4980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,347$32,661

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimM40iTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 automatic controls$250 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,645$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4980

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
ModelX3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.8 in103.5 in
Length185.9 in179.6 in
Width74.4 in70.8 in
Height66.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 app25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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