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BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,025

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $25,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $23,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelX3X3Jetta
TrimxDrive30iM40i1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $26,245
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $25,195
Convenience Tier 2,850    
Driving Assistance Package 900 900  
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Floor mats     235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Door sill trim plates     240
Convenience Tier 2,620    
Driving Assistance Package 830 830  
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715  
Obstacle detection, rear 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Floor mats     185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 10,000 6,050 930
Options (change) 9,200 5,570 755
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $53,445 $61,345 $28,025
Total Invoice $50,355 $57,745 $26,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,071
Model Year201820182018
ModelX3X3Jetta
TrimxDrive30iM40i1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4355hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$53,445$61,345$28,025
Adjustments for Features-9,005-9,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,440$51,390$28,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,950$0
Total Invoice$50,355$57,745$26,800
Adjustments for Features-8,484-9,3710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,871$48,374$26,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,503$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182018
ModelX3X3Jetta
TrimxDrive30iM40i1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,830$12,780$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,005$9,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,484-9,3710

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018
ModelX3Jetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.8 in104.4 in
Length185.9 in183.3 in
Width74.4 in70.0 in
Height66.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested200089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested121556%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested121556%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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