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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: $15,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSELxDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $39,400
Premium Package   2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
HD radio   350
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system   1,800
Premium Package   2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
HD radio   315
Heated front seats   455
Navigation system   1,640
Options (change) 0 6,000
Options (change) 0 5,460
Destination 850 825
Total Price $31,095 $46,225

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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: $15,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,703
Model Year20182009
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSELxDrive30i
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)225/45-17235/55-17
Total Price$31,095$46,225
Adjustments for Features-6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,450$46,225

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182009
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSELxDrive30i
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
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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$4,400$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-180

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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 Year20182009
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.4,013 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 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested165079%
Total Not Requested45021%

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