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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: $25,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $25,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,752

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $23,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $21,580 $48,950
Base Invoice $20,718 $46,205
AWD 2,250  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Apple CarPlay support   300
Heated front seats   500
AWD 2,159  
6-speed automated manual 1,055  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Apple CarPlay support   275
Heated front seats   460
Options (change) 3,350 1,500
Options (change) 3,214 1,380
Destination 820 995
Total Price $25,750 $51,445
Total Invoice $24,752 $48,580

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,921
Model Year20172017
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15245/50-18
Total Price$25,750$51,445
Adjustments for Features0-6,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,750$45,190
Total Invoice$24,752$48,580
Adjustments for Features0-5,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,752$42,673

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172017
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$4,325$10,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,907

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172017
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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