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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: $26,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,148

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $25,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTIX3X3
TrimGLSxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $17,138 $40,160 $51,180
Cold Weather Package 150    
Stability control 280    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Panoramic sunroof   1,350  
Cold Weather Package 133    
Stability control 247    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Heated front seats   460 460
Panoramic sunroof   1,240  
Options (change) 430 2,400 1,050
Options (change) 380 2,205 965
Destination 630 995 995
Total Price $19,450 $45,845 $56,345
Total Invoice $18,148 $43,360 $53,140

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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: $15,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,969
Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTIX3X3
TrimGLSxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionM5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/60-18245/50-19
Total Price$19,450$45,845$56,345
Adjustments for Features0-10,830-13,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,450$35,015$43,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,150
Total Invoice$18,148$43,360$53,140
Adjustments for Features0-10,243-12,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,148$33,117$40,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,593

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTIX3X3
TrimGLSxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
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 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,200$12,030$14,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,830$13,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,243-12,430

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062018
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in112.8 in
Length164.9 in185.9 in
Width68.3 in74.4 in
Height56.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,035 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft362.7 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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