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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: $32,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $18,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120152015
ModelX3X3X3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,000 $45,000 $56,600 $29,345 $30,345
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Convenience Tier 2,850 2,850      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Driver Assistance Package       695 695
Lighting Package       995 995
Door sill trim plates       240 240
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Convenience Tier 2,620 2,620      
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140    
Heated front seats 460 460 460    
Driver Assistance Package       598 598
Lighting Package       856 856
Door sill trim plates       200 200
Options (change) 6,500 6,500 2,900 1,930 1,930
Options (change) 5,980 5,980 2,670 1,654 1,654
Destination 995 995 995 820 820
Total Price $50,495 $52,495 $60,495 $32,095 $33,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,458
Model Year20212021202120152015
ModelX3X3X3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8T8T6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/50-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$50,495$52,495$60,495$32,095$33,095
Adjustments for Features-5,295-6,995-7,945-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,200$45,500$52,550$31,045$33,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$7,350$0$2,050

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212021202120152015
ModelX3X3X3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
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
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
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  
Bodyside cladding  $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
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  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
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  
Compass   $0$0
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  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,095$8,795$9,745$2,850$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,295$6,995$7,945$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-731-929-481-1,0030

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212015
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 Weight4,042 lb.3,064 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 sDrive30i

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%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested175078%
Total Not Requested50022%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested175078%
Total Not Requested50022%

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 1.8T SEL

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

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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