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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $33,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $31,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182011
ModelX5X5X5X5X5Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iMGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,950 $59,250 $60,750 $73,800 $100,700 $24,295
Base Invoice $53,645 $55,785 $57,180 $69,315 $94,330 $23,323
M Sport Design 4,350 4,350 4,350      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim         0  
Autobahn Package           5,530
M Sport Design 4,000 4,000 4,000      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335      
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140 140    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505      
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim         0  
Autobahn Package           5,310
Options (change) 6,500 6,500 6,500 150 0 5,530
Options (change) 5,980 5,980 5,980 140 0 5,310
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 770
Total Price $64,445 $66,745 $68,245 $74,945 $101,695 $30,595
Total Invoice $60,620 $62,760 $64,155 $70,450 $95,325 $29,403

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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: $26,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,969
Model Year201820182018201820182011
ModelX5X5X5X5X5Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iMGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8567hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19285/35-21225/40-18
Total Price$64,445$66,745$68,245$74,945$101,695$30,595
Adjustments for Features-7,705-9,655-9,655-10,255-13,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,740$57,090$58,590$64,690$87,740$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$1,850$7,950$31,000$0
Total Invoice$60,620$62,760$64,155$70,450$95,325$29,403
Adjustments for Features-7,248-9,079-9,076-9,640-13,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,372$53,681$55,079$60,810$82,244$29,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$1,707$7,438$28,872$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182018201820182011
ModelX5X5X5X5X5Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iMGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
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$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 $0
Full-size spare tire     $225
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$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$250$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 
Rear air vents     $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0 $0 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration     $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot     $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Headlight washers    $50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150 
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000 
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,380$12,330$12,330$12,930$16,630$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,705$9,655$9,655$10,255$13,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,248-9,079-9,076-9,640-13,0810

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182011
ModelX5Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.5 in101.5 in
Length193.2 in165.4 in
Width76.3 in70.3 in
Height69.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested92567%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested92567%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested92567%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested347586%
Total Not Requested57514%

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