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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: $25,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $26,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $48,950
AWD 2,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Apple CarPlay support   300
Heated front seats   500
AWD 2,159  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Apple CarPlay support   275
Heated front seats   460
Options (change) 2,575 1,500
Options (change) 2,429 1,380
Destination 850 995
Total Price $25,110 $51,445

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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: $18,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,167
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15245/50-18
Total Price$25,110$51,445
Adjustments for Features0-7,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,110$43,890

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
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 
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
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
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 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
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
Total Value of Features$2,925$10,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,134

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in110.6 in
Length179.8 in183.8 in
Width70.8 in74.1 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,481 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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