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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,210

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $27,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,031

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $24,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIX5
TrimTDIxDrive35d
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,935 $51,800
Base Invoice $23,937 $47,855
Tech Package 3,405  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Temporary spare tire   150
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system   1,900
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750
iPod integration   400
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Tech Package 3,268  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Temporary spare tire   135
Heated front seats   455
Navigation system   1,730
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685
iPod integration   365
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 4,505 5,050
Options (change) 4,324 4,600
Destination 770 875
Total Price $30,210 $57,725
Total Invoice $29,031 $53,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,444
Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIX5
TrimTDIxDrive35d
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D265hp I6 D
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-18
Total Price$30,210$57,725
Adjustments for Features0-5,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,210$52,470
Total Invoice$29,031$53,330
Adjustments for Features0-4,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,031$48,475

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIX5
TrimTDIxDrive35d
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,650$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,855

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIX5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in115.5 in
Length165.4 in191.2 in
Width70.3 in76.1 in
Height58.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.5,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.021.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested240087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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