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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: $31,215

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE   
Difference: $9,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192006
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSE3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $36,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Cold Weather Package   750
Premium Package   1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270  
Cold Weather Package   685
Premium Package   1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Options (change) 325 3,025
Options (change) 270 2,755
Destination 895 695
Total Price $31,215 $40,520

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,920
Model Year20192006
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSE3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine147hp I4225hp I6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/55-17
Total Price$31,215$40,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,215$39,390

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20192006
ModelGolf / GTIX3
TrimSE3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
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 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,050$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,035

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X3

Model Year20192006
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 Weight2,979 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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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 surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

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