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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: $31,200

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $16,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,985

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $14,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelJettaX3
Trim2.0T GLI SELxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $42,700
Base Invoice $28,109 $39,465
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 1,100 4,050
Options (change) 1,056 3,685
Destination 820 895
Total Price $31,200 $47,645
Total Invoice $29,985 $44,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,028
Model Year20152012
ModelJettaX3
Trim2.0T GLI SELxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-18
Total Price$31,200$47,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,200$44,365
Total Invoice$29,985$44,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,985$41,013

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152012
ModelJettaX3
Trim2.0T GLI SELxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,925$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,032

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152012
ModelJettaX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in110.6 in
Length183.3 in183.0 in
Width70.0 in74.1 in
Height57.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.7 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.763.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%

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