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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: $32,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $26,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,645

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $23,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020152015
ModelX5X5X5X5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,600 $51,300 $56,300 $85,500 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $43,970 $47,375 $51,975 $78,840 $28,171 $29,131
Technology Package 2,800 2,800 2,800      
Premium Package 3,400 3,400 2,200      
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300 1,300      
Roof rails 100 100 100      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150    
iPod integration 400 400        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Wood trim       0    
Driver Assistance Package         695 695
Lighting Package         995 995
Door sill trim plates         240 240
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 2,550      
Premium Package 3,095 3,095 2,000      
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185 1,185      
Roof rails 90 90 90      
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135    
iPod integration 365 365        
Proximity key 910 910 910 910    
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Wood trim       0    
Driver Assistance Package         598 598
Lighting Package         856 856
Door sill trim plates         200 200
Options (change) 10,000 10,000 8,400 1,500 1,930 1,930
Options (change) 9,105 9,105 7,645 1,365 1,654 1,654
Destination 875 875 875 875 820 820
Gas Tax 0 -1,800 0 0 0 0
Total Price $58,475 $60,375 $65,575 $87,875 $32,095 $33,095
Total Invoice $53,950 $55,555 $60,495 $81,080 $30,645 $31,605

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,891
Model Year201020102010201020152015
ModelX5X5X5X5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8555hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$58,475$60,375$65,575$87,875$32,095$33,095
Adjustments for Features-6,955-6,955-6,855-8,455-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,520$53,420$58,720$79,420$31,045$33,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$7,200$27,900$0$2,050
Total Invoice$53,950$55,555$60,495$81,080$30,645$31,605
Adjustments for Features-6,417-6,400-6,324-7,801-1,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,533$49,155$54,171$73,279$29,642$31,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,622$6,638$25,746$0$1,963

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020102010201020152015
ModelX5X5X5X5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Aluminum roof rails   $250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250 $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
iPod integration$100$100  $100$100
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers   $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,105$9,105$9,005$10,605$3,200$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,955$6,955$6,855$8,455$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,417-6,400-6,324-7,801-1,0030

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102015
ModelX5Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.5 in103.5 in
Length191.1 in179.6 in
Width76.1 in70.8 in
Height69.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,917 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
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
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested60021%
Total Not Requested224079%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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 Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
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
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested60021%
Total Not Requested224079%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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 Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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 Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested60038%
Total Not Requested99062%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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