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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $27,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $24,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112014
ModelX5X5X5X5X5Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900 $85,700 $25,095
Base Invoice $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390 $79,045 $24,091
Multicontour seats 1,300   1,300 1,300    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150 150  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750   750    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350 350  
Premium Package     3,400      
Wood trim         0  
Driver's Edition           4,600
Multicontour seats 1,185   1,185 1,185    
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135 135  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685   685    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320 320  
Premium Package     3,095      
Wood trim         0  
Driver's Edition           4,416
Options (change) 4,950 3,650 7,600 4,950 500 4,600
Options (change) 4,510 3,325 6,920 4,510 455 4,416
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 820
Total Price $57,925 $59,125 $60,275 $64,725 $87,075 $30,515
Total Invoice $53,515 $54,630 $55,650 $59,775 $80,375 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,931
Model Year201120112011201120112014
ModelX5X5X5X5X5Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6600, 16?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20225/40-18
Total Price$57,925$59,125$60,275$64,725$87,075$30,515
Adjustments for Features-7,855-6,905-7,970-7,330-10,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,070$52,220$52,305$57,395$76,555$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$2,235$7,325$26,485$0
Total Invoice$53,515$54,630$55,650$59,775$80,375$29,327
Adjustments for Features-7,257-6,380-7,358-6,769-9,7110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,258$48,250$48,292$53,006$70,664$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,992$2,034$6,748$24,406$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112011201120112014
ModelX5X5X5X5X5Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50 $50$50 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front    $150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Aluminum roof rails    $250 
Cargo area partition net  $40 $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50 $50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  $275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 $25 $25
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100   $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 $25  
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass  $0 $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers    $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$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$75$75$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$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 $150$150  
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100  
Wood trim$300$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$10,330$9,380$10,445$9,805$12,995$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,855$6,905$7,970$7,330$10,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,257-6,380-7,358-6,769-9,7110

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112014
ModelX5Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.5 in101.5 in
Length191.2 in165.4 in
Width76.1 in70.3 in
Height69.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 xDrive35i Premium

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
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
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 lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested100035%
Total Not Requested186565%
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
BMW X5 xDrive50i

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 GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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