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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: $31,030

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $12,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,792

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $10,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSEL3.0si
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,970 $38,600
Base Invoice $28,772 $35,510
Door sill trim plates 240  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
HD radio   350
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system   1,800
Door sill trim plates 200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
HD radio   315
Heated front seats   455
Navigation system   1,640
Options (change) 240 3,875
Options (change) 200 3,525
Destination 820 825
Total Price $31,030 $43,300
Total Invoice $29,792 $39,860

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,335
Model Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSEL3.0si
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4260hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-17
Total Price$31,030$43,300
Adjustments for Features-1,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,710$43,300
Total Invoice$29,792$39,860
Adjustments for Features-1,2670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,525$39,860

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSEL3.0si
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Skid plate (one) $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,825$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2670

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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 Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in110.1 in
Length179.6 in179.7 in
Width70.8 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.4 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.5 ft371.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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