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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: $23,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L   
Difference: $14,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,895

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L   
Difference: $12,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Trim2.5L3.0i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,995 $36,800
Base Invoice $19,195 $33,670
Convenience and Sunroof Package 3,000  
Cold Weather Package   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Convenience and Sunroof Package 2,880  
Cold Weather Package   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 3,000 1,225
Options (change) 2,880 1,115
Destination 820 695
Total Price $23,815 $38,720
Total Invoice $22,895 $35,480

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,755
Model Year20142006
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Trim2.5L3.0i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5225hp I6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/55-17
Total Price$23,815$38,720
Adjustments for Features0-4,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,815$34,540
Total Invoice$22,895$35,480
Adjustments for Features0-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,895$31,650

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142006
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Trim2.5L3.0i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,200$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,830

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142006
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 Weight3,025 lb.4,067 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L

Convenience and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
iPod integration100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested134066%
Total Not Requested70034%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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