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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $25,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelGolf / GTIX5X5
TrimSEL3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $46,200 $54,800
Multicontour seats   1,200 1,200
Technology Package   2,600 2,600
Premium Package   2,850 1,850
iPod integration   400 400
HD radio   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Multicontour seats   1,090 1,090
Technology Package   2,365 2,365
Premium Package   2,595 1,685
iPod integration   365 365
HD radio   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Options (change) 0 9,495 8,495
Options (change) 0 8,640 7,730
Destination 850 825 825
Total Price $31,095 $56,520 $64,120

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,351
Model Year201820082008
ModelGolf / GTIX5X5
TrimSEL3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$31,095$56,520$64,120
Adjustments for Features0-4,280-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$52,240$59,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,250

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X5

Model Year201820082008
ModelGolf / GTIX5X5
TrimSEL3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
iPod integration $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,775$8,055$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,280$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,949-4,271

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X5

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIX5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in115.5 in
Length179.8 in191.1 in
Width70.8 in76.1 in
Height58.3 in69.5 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		30.421.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.5 ft361.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X5 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested165068%
Total Not Requested79032%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested54042%

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