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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $11,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSEL3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $36,800
Cold Weather Package   750
Premium Package   1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Navigation system   1,800
Cold Weather Package   685
Premium Package   1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Navigation system   1,640
Options (change) 0 4,825
Options (change) 0 4,395
Destination 850 695
Total Price $31,095 $42,320

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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: $12,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,938
Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSEL3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4225hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/55-17
Total Price$31,095$42,320
Adjustments for Features-1,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,075$42,320

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSEL3.0i
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,375$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-280

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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 Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in110.1 in
Length179.8 in179.7 in
Width70.8 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.4,024 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 3.0i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested150091%
Total Not Requested1509%

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