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BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $24,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $21,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelX5Golf / GTI
Trim4.8iR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,800 $34,795
Base Invoice $50,595 $33,403
Cold Weather Package 900  
Multicontour seats 1,200  
Navigation system 1,900  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Cold Weather Package 820  
Multicontour seats 1,090  
Navigation system 1,730  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 5,995 1,720
Options (change) 5,455 1,651
Destination 825 795
Total Price $61,620 $37,310
Total Invoice $56,875 $35,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,866
Model Year20082013
ModelX5Golf / GTI
Trim4.8iR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine350hp V8256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$61,620$37,310
Adjustments for Features-5,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,030$37,310
Total Invoice$56,875$35,849
Adjustments for Features-5,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,715$35,849

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
ModelX5Golf / GTI
Trim4.8iR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,565$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
ModelX5Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.5 in101.5 in
Length191.1 in165.4 in
Width76.1 in70.3 in
Height69.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,335 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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