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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: $28,300

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $20,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,945

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $18,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimTDIxDrive28d
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,885 $42,450
Base Invoice $22,930 $39,735
Cold Weather Package 250  
Navigation system 595 1,950
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Text dictation   0
Steering-linked headlights   900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,350
Cold Weather Package 215  
Navigation system 512 1,775
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Sunroof 860  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Text dictation   0
Steering-linked headlights   820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Panoramic sunroof   1,230
Options (change) 3,645 5,250
Options (change) 3,245 4,780
Destination 770 995
Total Price $28,300 $48,695
Total Invoice $26,945 $45,510

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,046
Model Year20112016
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimTDIxDrive28d
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-18
Total Price$28,300$48,695
Adjustments for Features0-6,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,300$41,720
Total Invoice$26,945$45,510
Adjustments for Features0-6,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,945$38,991

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112016
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimTDIxDrive28d
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,120$10,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,519

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112016
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in110.6 in
Length165.4 in183.8 in
Width70.3 in74.1 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

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

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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