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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: $19,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $16,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimGTIxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,095 $43,950
Base Invoice $24,091 $40,615
Driver's Edition 4,600  
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Driver's Edition 4,416  
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 4,600 5,000
Options (change) 4,416 4,550
Destination 820 895
Total Price $30,515 $49,845
Total Invoice $29,327 $46,060

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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: $12,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,814
Model Year20142013
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$49,845
Adjustments for Features0-6,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,515$43,440
Total Invoice$29,327$46,060
Adjustments for Features0-5,919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,327$40,141

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142013
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
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 
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 
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 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,350$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,919

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142013
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

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