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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $20,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $17,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimGTIxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,095 $44,900
Base Invoice $24,091 $41,490
Driver's Edition 4,600  
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum trim   0
Driver's Edition 4,416  
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Aluminum trim   0
Options (change) 4,600 5,400
Options (change) 4,416 4,910
Destination 820 925
Total Price $30,515 $51,225
Total Invoice $29,327 $47,325

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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: $13,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,235
Model Year20142014
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimGTIxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-18
Total Price$30,515$51,225
Adjustments for Features0-7,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,515$43,905
Total Invoice$29,327$47,325
Adjustments for Features0-6,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,327$40,562

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142014
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimGTIxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,250$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,763

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142014
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 Weight3,046 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 GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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