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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: $23,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $20,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimRM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $54,300
Base Invoice $33,207 $51,180
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Navigation system   1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Aluminum trim   0
Temporary spare tire   150
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Navigation system   1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Aluminum trim   0
Temporary spare tire   140
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Options (change) 1,500 4,600
Options (change) 1,440 4,235
Destination 770 995
Total Price $36,860 $59,895
Total Invoice $35,417 $56,410

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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: $14,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,898
Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimRM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-19
Total Price$36,860$59,895
Adjustments for Features0-8,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$51,300
Total Invoice$35,417$56,410
Adjustments for Features0-8,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$48,315

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimRM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,250$12,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,095

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.8 in
Length165.4 in185.9 in
Width70.3 in74.4 in
Height58.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft362.7 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 M40i

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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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