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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $25,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $23,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelJettaJettaX3X3
TrimSELTDIxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $40,160 $51,180
Sport Package 700      
Sunroof 900      
Navigation Package   1,200    
Navigation system     1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier     2,850  
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Sport Package 672      
Sunroof 864      
Navigation Package   1,152    
Navigation system     1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier     2,620  
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Heated front seats     460 460
Options (change) 1,600 1,200 5,750 2,900
Options (change) 1,536 1,152 5,290 2,670
Destination 770 770 995 995
Total Price $23,765 $24,965 $49,195 $58,195
Total Invoice $22,845 $23,997 $46,445 $54,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,173
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelJettaJettaX3X3
TrimSELTDIxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionM5M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/60-18245/50-19
Total Price$23,765$24,965$49,195$58,195
Adjustments for Features-250-11,070-12,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$24,965$38,125$45,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$7,650
Total Invoice$22,845$23,997$46,445$54,845
Adjustments for Features-240-10,451-11,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,821$23,997$35,994$43,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,176$0$7,146

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelJettaJettaX3X3
TrimSELTDIxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,975$1,950$13,020$14,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$11,070$12,420
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-10,451-11,705

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112018
ModelJettaX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in112.8 in
Length182.2 in185.9 in
Width70.0 in74.4 in
Height57.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.562.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested200089%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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