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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: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $15,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $12,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimGTI3.0si
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $38,600
Base Invoice $23,323 $35,510
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sport Package   2,300
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
HD radio   350
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system   1,800
Aluminum trim   0
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Sport Package   2,095
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Xenon HID headlights   730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
HD radio   315
Heated front seats   455
Navigation system   1,640
Aluminum trim   0
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 6,630 7,675
Options (change) 6,366 6,985
Destination 770 825
Total Price $31,695 $47,100
Total Invoice $30,459 $43,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,419
Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimGTI3.0si
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4260hp I6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,695$47,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$44,445
Total Invoice$30,459$43,320
Adjustments for Features0-2,442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$40,878

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimGTI3.0si
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,850$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,442

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in110.1 in
Length165.4 in179.7 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested322580%
Total Not Requested82520%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

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