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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,450

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $24,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,148

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $23,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIX3X3X3X3
TrimGLSsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950
Base Invoice $17,138 $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205
Cold Weather Package 150        
Stability control 280        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700 700
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Panoramic sunroof   1,350 1,350 1,350  
Cold Weather Package 133        
Stability control 247        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645 645
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460
Panoramic sunroof   1,240 1,240 1,240  
Options (change) 430 2,550 2,550 2,550 1,200
Options (change) 380 2,345 2,345 2,345 1,105
Destination 630 995 995 995 995
Total Price $19,450 $43,595 $45,595 $46,295 $51,145
Total Invoice $18,148 $41,265 $43,125 $43,780 $48,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,250
Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIX3X3X3X3
TrimGLSsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionM5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$19,450$43,595$45,595$46,295$51,145
Adjustments for Features0-7,255-9,205-9,205-10,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,450$36,340$36,390$37,090$40,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$750$3,850
Total Invoice$18,148$41,265$43,125$43,780$48,305
Adjustments for Features0-6,867-8,706-8,705-10,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,148$34,398$34,419$35,075$37,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21$677$3,560

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelGolf / GTIX3X3X3X3
TrimGLSsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio    $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$1,200$8,455$10,405$10,405$12,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,255$9,205$9,205$10,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,867-8,706-8,705-10,347

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062017
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in110.6 in
Length164.9 in183.8 in
Width68.3 in74.1 in
Height56.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,035 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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