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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: $31,855

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $22,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $20,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420152015
ModelX5X5X5X5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,800 $55,100 $56,600 $68,200 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $48,755 $50,870 $52,250 $62,925 $28,171 $29,131
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150    
Rearview camera 400 400 400      
Driver Assistance Package         695 695
Lighting Package         995 995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135    
Rearview camera 365 365 365      
Driver Assistance Package         598 598
Lighting Package         856 856
Options (change) 1,100 1,100 1,100 150 1,690 1,690
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 1,000 135 1,454 1,454
Destination 925 925 925 925 820 820
Total Price $54,825 $57,125 $58,625 $69,275 $31,855 $32,855
Total Invoice $50,680 $52,795 $54,175 $63,985 $30,445 $31,405

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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: $20,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,837
Model Year201420142014201420152015
ModelX5X5X5X5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$54,825$57,125$58,625$69,275$31,855$32,855
Adjustments for Features-3,680-5,630-5,630-7,530-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,145$51,495$52,995$61,745$30,805$32,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$1,850$10,600$0$2,050
Total Invoice$50,680$52,795$54,175$63,985$30,445$31,405
Adjustments for Features-3,402-5,203-5,203-6,955-1,0040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,278$47,592$48,972$57,030$29,441$31,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$314$1,694$9,752$0$1,964

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201420142014201420152015
ModelX5X5X5X5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key    $250$250
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  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
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
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
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  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
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 
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather seating surfaces   $900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $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  
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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$5,530$7,480$7,480$9,380$2,900$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,680$5,630$5,630$7,530$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,402-5,203-5,203-6,955-1,0040

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142015
ModelX5Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.5 in103.5 in
Length193.2 in179.6 in
Width76.3 in70.8 in
Height69.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.9 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft366.5 ft3

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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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