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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIX3
TrimGTIR3.0i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $36,800
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $33,670
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Cold Weather Package     750
Sport Package     1,800
Premium Package     1,800
Xenon HID headlights     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Navigation system     1,800
Aluminum trim     0
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Cold Weather Package     685
Sport Package     1,640
Premium Package     1,640
Xenon HID headlights     730
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Navigation system     1,640
Aluminum trim     0
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 7,425
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 6,765
Destination 770 770 695
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $44,920
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $41,130

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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: $9,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,482
Model Year201220122006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIX3
TrimGTIR3.0i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4225hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,365$36,860$44,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$41,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$41,130
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-3,507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$37,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220122006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIX3
TrimGTIR3.0i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control  $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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$2,350$4,300$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-3,507

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122006
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 Weight2,969 lb.4,024 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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested317578%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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