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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: $30,050

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $14,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,821

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelX3X3JettaJetta
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $31,895 $24,535
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $30,619 $23,553
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Heated steering wheel 190 190    
Proximity key 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,350 1,350    
Autobahn Package       2,290
Navigation Package       2,030
Rear spoiler       375
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Heated steering wheel 175 175    
Proximity key 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Panoramic sunroof 1,230 1,230    
Autobahn Package       2,200
Navigation Package       1,948
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 6,490 5,590 0 4,695
Options (change) 5,910 5,090 0 4,448
Destination 875 875 820 820
Total Price $44,115 $47,515 $32,715 $30,050
Total Invoice $40,795 $43,930 $31,439 $28,821

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,646
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelX3X3JettaJetta
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,115$47,515$32,715$30,050
Adjustments for Features-4,680-4,980-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,435$42,535$32,115$30,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$2,065$0
Total Invoice$40,795$43,930$31,439$28,821
Adjustments for Features-4,328-4,604-5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,467$39,326$30,862$28,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,859$2,041$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelX3X3JettaJetta
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,580$7,880$3,500$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,680$4,980$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,328-4,604-5770

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112014
ModelX3Jetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in104.4 in
Length183.0 in182.2 in
Width74.1 in70.0 in
Height65.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144064%
Total Not Requested80036%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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