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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,055

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $20,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,899

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $20,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelJettaX3X3
TrimSELxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,065 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $24,293 $40,160 $51,180
Navigation system 1,990 1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
Convenience Tier   2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,700 1,700
Navigation system 1,758 1,565 1,565
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
Convenience Tier   2,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Heated front seats   460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,565 1,565
Options (change) 3,290 7,450 4,600
Options (change) 2,906 6,855 4,235
Destination 700 995 995
Total Price $30,055 $50,895 $59,895
Total Invoice $27,899 $48,010 $56,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,027
Model Year200920182018
ModelJettaX3X3
TrimSELxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-18245/50-19
Total Price$30,055$50,895$59,895
Adjustments for Features0-9,630-10,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,055$41,265$48,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,650
Total Invoice$27,899$48,010$56,410
Adjustments for Features0-9,084-10,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,899$38,926$46,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,143

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3

Model Year200920182018
ModelJettaX3X3
TrimSELxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $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
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat $100$100
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$900$10,530$11,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,630$10,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,084-10,341

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092018
ModelJettaX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.8 in
Length179.3 in185.9 in
Width70.1 in74.4 in
Height59.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%

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