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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: $17,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $15,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimGTIxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,095 $41,050
Base Invoice $24,091 $37,965
Driver's Edition 4,600  
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Driver's Edition 4,416  
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Panoramic sunroof   1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 4,600 6,540
Options (change) 4,416 5,955
Destination 820 875
Total Price $30,515 $48,465
Total Invoice $29,327 $44,795

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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: $12,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,149
Model Year20142011
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$48,465
Adjustments for Features0-5,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,515$42,710
Total Invoice$29,327$44,795
Adjustments for Features0-5,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,327$39,476

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142011
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimGTIxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $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
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 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
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
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 
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$2,400$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,319

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142011
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
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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