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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: $24,785

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $18,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $41,050
AWD 2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Roof rails   250
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
AWD 2,159  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Roof rails   230
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Options (change) 2,250 1,490
Options (change) 2,159 1,360
Destination 850 875
Total Price $24,785 $43,415

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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: $14,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,659
Model Year20182011
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15245/50-18
Total Price$24,785$43,415
Adjustments for Features0-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,785$39,600

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182011
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
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 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
Total Value of Features$3,125$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,532

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182011
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in110.6 in
Length179.8 in183.0 in
Width70.8 in74.1 in
Height58.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.4,222 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 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft363.3 ft3

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