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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: $31,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $19,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120132013
ModelX3X3X3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,000 $45,000 $56,600 $24,795 $34,795
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Convenience Tier 2,850 2,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Aluminum trim     0    
Autobahn Package       6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,720
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Convenience Tier 2,620 2,620      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140    
Heated front seats 460 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Aluminum trim     0    
Autobahn Package       5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,651
Options (change) 7,450 7,450 4,600 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 6,855 6,855 4,235 5,952 1,651
Destination 995 995 995 795 795
Total Price $51,445 $53,445 $62,195 $31,790 $37,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,207
Model Year20212021202120132013
ModelX3X3X3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/50-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$51,445$53,445$62,195$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-7,695-9,395-10,5450-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,750$44,050$51,650$31,790$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$7,900$0$3,570

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212021202120132013
ModelX3X3X3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding  $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300  
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,420$12,120$13,270$2,725$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,695$9,395$10,545$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,174-1,380-8870-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212013
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 Weight4,042 lb.2,969 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 sDrive30i

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%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested185082%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested185082%

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 GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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