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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: $31,200

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $18,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Trim1.8T SELxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $43,950
Base Invoice $28,210 $40,615
Lighting Package 995  
Navigation system   2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
Roof rails   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Lighting Package 856  
Navigation system   1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
Roof rails   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 995 4,550
Options (change) 856 4,145
Destination 820 895
Total Price $31,200 $49,395
Total Invoice $29,886 $45,655

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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: $14,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,737
Model Year20162013
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, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-18
Total Price$31,200$49,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,200$46,115
Total Invoice$29,886$45,655
Adjustments for Features0-3,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,886$42,623

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162013
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 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$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 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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$2,775$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,032

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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 Year20162013
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 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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