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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: $37,415

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $21,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082020
ModelX5X5Golf / GTI
Trim3.0si4.8iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $36,495
Technology Package 2,600 2,600  
Premium Package 2,850 1,850  
Sport Package 3,700 3,700  
HD radio 350 350  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000  
iPod integration 400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Technology Package 2,365 2,365  
Premium Package 2,595 1,685  
Sport Package 3,365 3,365  
HD radio 320 320  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Proximity key 910 910  
iPod integration 365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Options (change) 11,995 10,995 0
Options (change) 10,915 10,005 0
Destination 825 825 920
Total Price $59,020 $66,620 $37,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,135
Model Year200820082020
ModelX5X5Golf / GTI
Trim3.0si4.8iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I6350hp V8228hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19225/40-18
Total Price$59,020$66,620$37,415
Adjustments for Features-3,655-4,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,365$62,615$37,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082020
ModelX5X5Golf / GTI
Trim3.0si4.8iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
iPod integration$100$100 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Total Value of Features$9,455$9,805$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,655$4,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,370-3,6930

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082020
ModelX5Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.5 in103.8 in
Length191.1 in167.6 in
Width76.1 in70.8 in
Height69.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested165068%
Total Not Requested79032%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested54042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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