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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: $32,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $24,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,172

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $22,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Trim1.8T SELxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $46,800
Base Invoice $28,210 $43,735
Lighting Package 995  
Driver Assistance Package 1,495 950
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Navigation system   1,950
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Semi-automated parking system   500
Heated front seats   500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Lighting Package 856  
Driver Assistance Package 1,286 865
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545
Navigation system   1,775
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Semi-automated parking system   455
Heated front seats   455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Options (change) 2,490 9,550
Options (change) 2,142 8,685
Destination 820 995
Total Price $32,695 $57,345
Total Invoice $31,172 $53,415

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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: $18,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,286
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Trim1.8T SELxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-18
Total Price$32,695$57,345
Adjustments for Features0-6,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,695$50,950
Total Invoice$31,172$53,415
Adjustments for Features0-5,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,172$47,458

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Trim1.8T SELxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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$2,975$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,957

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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 Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in110.6 in
Length179.6 in183.8 in
Width70.8 in74.1 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 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 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested215073%
Total Not Requested80027%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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