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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: $30,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112020
ModelX5X5X5Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,100 $54,600 $58,900 $36,495
Multicontour seats 1,300   1,300  
Technology Package 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Convenience Package 2,750 2,750    
Adaptive Drive 3,500 3,500 3,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
App support 250 250 250  
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150  
Premium Package     2,200  
iPod integration     400  
Multicontour seats 1,185   1,185  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Convenience Package 2,505 2,505    
Adaptive Drive 3,185 3,185 3,185  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
App support 230 230 230  
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135  
Premium Package     2,000  
iPod integration     365  
Options (change) 15,000 13,700 14,850 0
Options (change) 13,660 12,475 13,520 0
Destination 875 875 875 920
Total Price $67,975 $69,175 $74,625 $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: $23,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,550
Model Year2011201120112020
ModelX5X5X5Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8228hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$67,975$69,175$74,625$37,415
Adjustments for Features-6,720-6,070-5,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,255$63,105$68,680$37,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,850$7,425$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2011201120112020
ModelX5X5X5Golf / GTI
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
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$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Larger infotainment display   $0
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$12,570$11,920$11,795$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,720$6,070$5,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,195-5,597-5,4800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112020
ModelX5Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.5 in103.8 in
Length191.2 in167.6 in
Width76.1 in70.8 in
Height69.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 xDrive35i Premium

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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72544%
Total Not Requested91556%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested77538%
Total Not Requested124062%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72544%
Total Not Requested91556%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested77538%
Total Not Requested124062%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72544%
Total Not Requested91556%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested77548%
Total Not Requested84052%

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