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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: $32,935

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $29,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,372

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $27,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Trim1.8T SELM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $54,300
Base Invoice $28,210 $51,180
Driver Assistance Package 1,495  
Lighting Package 995  
Door sill trim plates 240  
Driving Assistance Package   900
Premium Tier   2,950
Parking Assistance Package   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Apple CarPlay support   300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Driver Assistance Package 1,286  
Lighting Package 856  
Door sill trim plates 200  
Driving Assistance Package   830
Premium Tier   2,715
Parking Assistance Package   645
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Temporary spare tire   140
Apple CarPlay support   275
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 2,730 6,750
Options (change) 2,342 6,215
Destination 820 995
Total Price $32,935 $62,045
Total Invoice $31,372 $58,390

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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: $21,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,965
Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Trim1.8T SELM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-19
Total Price$32,935$62,045
Adjustments for Features0-7,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,935$54,550
Total Invoice$31,372$58,390
Adjustments for Features0-7,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,372$51,337

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Trim1.8T SELM40i
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
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 automatic controls $250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto 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 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,025$10,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,053

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.8 in
Length179.6 in185.9 in
Width70.8 in74.4 in
Height58.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested265090%
Total Not Requested30010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested121556%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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