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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: $19,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,461

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $16,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimTDI SELxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,345 $44,900
Base Invoice $29,131 $41,490
Lighting Package 995  
Driver Assistance Package 695 950
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Package   2,200
Navigation system   2,150
Driver Assistance Plus   700
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Lighting Package 856  
Driver Assistance Package 598 865
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Package   2,000
Navigation system   1,955
Driver Assistance Plus   635
Heated front seats   455
Roof rails   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 2,790 7,300
Options (change) 2,510 6,640
Destination 820 925
Total Price $33,955 $53,125
Total Invoice $32,461 $49,055

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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: $13,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,381
Model Year20152014
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$53,125
Adjustments for Features0-5,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,955$47,480
Total Invoice$32,461$49,055
Adjustments for Features0-5,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,461$43,842

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152014
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
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 
App support $0
Aux input $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,300$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,213

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152014
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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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 warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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