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Volkswagen Atlas vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,415

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,427

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelAtlasX3X3
TrimSEL PremiumxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,490 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $46,502 $40,160 $51,180
Driving Assistance Package   900 900
Premium Tier   3,300 2,950
Convenience Tier   2,850  
Executive Tier   3,500 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Sunshades, second row   250 250
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   350 350
Heated second row seats   350 350
Class III trailer hitch   550 550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Driving Assistance Package   830 830
Premium Tier   3,035 2,715
Convenience Tier   2,620  
Executive Tier   3,220 2,345
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Sunshades, second row   230 230
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Cooled or ventilated front seats   320 320
Heated second row seats   320 320
Class III trailer hitch   505 505
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Options (change) 0 14,250 10,050
Options (change) 0 13,105 9,290
Destination 925 995 995
Total Price $49,415 $57,695 $65,345
Total Invoice $47,427 $54,260 $61,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,203
Model Year201820182018
ModelAtlasX3X3
TrimSEL PremiumxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$49,415$57,695$65,345
Adjustments for Features0-670-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,415$57,025$64,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,150
Total Invoice$47,427$54,260$61,465
Adjustments for Features0-630-1,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,427$53,630$60,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,734

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. BMW X3

Model Year201820182018
ModelAtlasX3X3
TrimSEL PremiumxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Gesture control system $100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,125$6,795$7,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$670$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-630-1,101

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.3 in112.8 in
Length198.3 in185.9 in
Width78.3 in74.4 in
Height69.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,337 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested105048%
Total Not Requested111552%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested155069%
Total Not Requested70031%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested280092%
Total Not Requested2508%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested105048%
Total Not Requested111552%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested195089%
Total Not Requested25011%

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