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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: $27,570

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $19,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,342

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $17,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelX3JettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0si1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,600 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $35,510 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Sport Package 2,300      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Heated front seats 500      
Navigation system 1,800      
Lighting Package   995    
Rear spoiler   375 375  
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package     1,690  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685      
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Sport Package 2,095      
Leather seating surfaces 1,320      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430      
Heated front seats 455      
Navigation system 1,640      
Lighting Package   856    
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package     1,454  
Options (change) 8,075 1,370 2,065 0
Options (change) 7,355 1,156 1,754 0
Destination 825 820 820 820
Total Price $47,500 $27,570 $29,295 $30,100
Total Invoice $43,690 $26,342 $27,927 $28,929

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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: $17,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,922
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelX3JettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0si1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$47,500$27,570$29,295$30,100
Adjustments for Features-3,105-4500-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,395$27,120$29,295$30,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175$2,930
Total Invoice$43,690$26,342$27,927$28,929
Adjustments for Features-2,856-4300-48
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,834$25,912$27,927$28,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,015$2,969

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelX3JettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0si1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control$250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo organizer$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Body kit$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$6,355$3,700$3,250$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,105$450$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,856-4300-48

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082015
ModelX3Jetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in104.4 in
Length179.7 in183.3 in
Width73.0 in70.0 in
Height66.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.2,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

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