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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: $32,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,031

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $29,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIX5
TrimTDIxDrive35d
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,935 $60,400
Base Invoice $23,937 $56,850
Tech Package 3,405  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Temporary spare tire   150
Tech Package 3,268  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Temporary spare tire   140
Options (change) 4,505 850
Options (change) 4,324 785
Destination 770 995
Total Price $30,210 $62,245
Total Invoice $29,031 $58,630

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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: $24,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,436
Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIX5
TrimTDIxDrive35d
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D255hp I6 D
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-19
Total Price$30,210$62,245
Adjustments for Features0-7,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,210$54,640
Total Invoice$29,031$58,630
Adjustments for Features0-7,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,031$51,467

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIX5
TrimTDIxDrive35d
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,250$10,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,163

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIX5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in115.5 in
Length165.4 in193.2 in
Width70.3 in76.3 in
Height58.3 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.4,930 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in60.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft366.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested215078%
Total Not Requested60022%

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