BMW X3 BMW X3 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,486

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,589

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelX3X3JettaJettaJetta
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109
Navigation system 2,150 2,150      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Rearview camera 400 400      
App support 250 250      
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      
Rear spoiler     375    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Rearview camera 365 365      
App support 230 230      
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      
Rear spoiler     300    
Options (change) 7,890 6,990 375 0 0
Options (change) 7,190 6,370 300 0 0
Destination 875 875 820 820 820
Total Price $45,515 $48,915 $26,575 $31,940 $30,100
Total Invoice $42,075 $45,210 $25,486 $30,694 $28,929

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW X3 dealer quotes or Volkswagen Jetta dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,082
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelX3X3JettaJettaJetta
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12400, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,515$48,915$26,575$31,940$30,100
Adjustments for Features-3,905-4,205-1,150-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,610$44,710$25,425$31,040$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$5,615$4,675
Total Invoice$42,075$45,210$25,486$30,694$28,929
Adjustments for Features-3,610-3,886-1,103-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,465$41,324$24,383$29,829$28,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,859$0$5,446$4,546

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelX3X3JettaJettaJetta
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200  
Hill descent control$250$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150 $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$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 recliner, 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$0
Wood trim $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,455$7,755$4,700$4,450$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,905$4,205$1,150$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,610-3,886-1,103-8650

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112016
ModelX3Jetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in104.4 in
Length183.0 in183.3 in
Width74.1 in70.0 in
Height65.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.