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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: $25,990

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $30,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,952

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $28,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimM40iS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,300 $21,580
Base Invoice $51,180 $20,718
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Heated front seats 500  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
AWD   2,250
Door sill trim plates   240
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Heated front seats 460  
6-speed automated manual   1,055
AWD   2,159
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 1,200 3,590
Options (change) 1,105 3,414
Destination 995 820
Total Price $56,495 $25,990
Total Invoice $53,280 $24,952

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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: $21,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,283
Model Year20182017
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimM40iS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine355hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19195/65-15
Total Price$56,495$25,990
Adjustments for Features-8,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,965$25,990
Total Invoice$53,280$24,952
Adjustments for Features-8,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,235$24,952

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182017
ModelX3Golf / GTI
TrimM40iS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
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 
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 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for audio system $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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
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$12,505$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,0450

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182017
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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21559%
Total Not Requested15041%

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