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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: $28,190

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,035

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelX3JettaJetta
Trim3.0si1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,600 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $35,510 $25,915 $26,779
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750    
Sport Package 2,300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Heated front seats 500    
HD radio 350    
Navigation system 1,800    
Rear spoiler   375  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685    
Sport Package 2,095    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Heated front seats 455    
HD radio 315    
Navigation system 1,640    
Rear spoiler   300  
Options (change) 9,125 375 0
Options (change) 8,305 300 0
Destination 825 820 820
Total Price $48,550 $28,190 $28,715
Total Invoice $44,640 $27,035 $27,599

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,373
Model Year200820172017
ModelX3JettaJetta
Trim3.0si1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$48,550$28,190$28,715
Adjustments for Features-3,530-2,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,020$26,090$28,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,625
Total Invoice$44,640$27,035$27,599
Adjustments for Features-3,246-2,0140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,394$25,021$27,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,578

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820172017
ModelX3JettaJetta
Trim3.0si1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $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
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,555$6,125$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$2,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,246-2,0140

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082017
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.2,940 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%

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