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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $12,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $9,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimRxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $41,050
Base Invoice $33,207 $37,965
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Proximity key   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Proximity key   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Panoramic sunroof   1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 1,500 7,040
Options (change) 1,440 6,410
Destination 770 875
Total Price $36,860 $48,965
Total Invoice $35,417 $45,250

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,340
Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimRxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-18
Total Price$36,860$48,965
Adjustments for Features0-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$45,185
Total Invoice$35,417$45,250
Adjustments for Features0-3,493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$41,757

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimRxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
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
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,175$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,493

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in110.6 in
Length165.4 in183.0 in
Width70.3 in74.1 in
Height58.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.4,222 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 in36.8 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 R

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

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

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