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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: $28,255

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $14,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,478

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $13,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelJettaX3
TrimTDIxDrive28i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $24,615 $37,100
Base Invoice $23,200 $34,310
Navigation system 1,790 2,150
iPod integration 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300 1,350
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Roof rails   250
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation system 1,581 1,955
iPod integration 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148 1,230
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Roof rails   230
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 4,190 5,150
Options (change) 3,828 4,690
Destination 750 895
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $28,255 $43,145
Total Invoice $26,478 $39,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,150
Model Year20102012
ModelJettaX3
TrimTDIxDrive28i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D240hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/55-17
Total Price$28,255$43,145
Adjustments for Features0-4,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,255$38,530
Total Invoice$26,478$39,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,478$35,628

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102012
ModelJettaX3
TrimTDIxDrive28i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,275$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,267

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102012
ModelJettaX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in110.6 in
Length179.3 in183.0 in
Width70.1 in74.1 in
Height59.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,112 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.9 ft363.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%

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