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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: $32,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $14,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,645

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIX3
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELxDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $38,850
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $35,920
Driver Assistance Package 695 695  
Lighting Package 995 995  
Door sill trim plates 240 240  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750
Xenon HID headlights     900
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Panoramic sunroof     1,350
Navigation system     1,800
Driver Assistance Package 598 598  
Lighting Package 856 856  
Door sill trim plates 200 200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685
Xenon HID headlights     820
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
Panoramic sunroof     1,230
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 1,930 1,930 6,600
Options (change) 1,654 1,654 6,015
Destination 820 820 875
Total Price $32,095 $33,095 $46,325
Total Invoice $30,645 $31,605 $42,810

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,401
Model Year201520152010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIX3
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELxDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D260hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/55-17
Total Price$32,095$33,095$46,325
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,045$33,095$45,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0
Total Invoice$30,645$31,605$42,810
Adjustments for Features-1,0030-767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,642$31,605$42,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,963$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year201520152010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIX3
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELxDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,625$2,575$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$830
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0030-767

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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 Year20152010
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in110.1 in
Length179.6 in179.7 in
Width70.8 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.4 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.5 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 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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