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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: $33,955

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $16,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,461

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $14,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimTDI SELxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,345 $43,950
Base Invoice $29,131 $40,615
Lighting Package 995  
Driver Assistance Package 695  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Navigation system   2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
Rearview camera   400
Roof rails   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Lighting Package 856  
Driver Assistance Package 598  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Navigation system   1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
Rearview camera   365
Roof rails   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 2,790 5,450
Options (change) 2,510 4,965
Destination 820 895
Total Price $33,955 $50,295
Total Invoice $32,461 $46,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,798
Model Year20152013
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimTDI SELxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-18
Total Price$33,955$50,295
Adjustments for Features0-3,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,955$46,815
Total Invoice$32,461$46,475
Adjustments for Features0-3,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,461$43,259

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152013
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimTDI SELxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
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
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,650$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,216

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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 Year20152013
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in110.6 in
Length179.6 in183.0 in
Width70.8 in74.1 in
Height58.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.5 ft363.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

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

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

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