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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: $27,570

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $21,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,342

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $20,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaX3X3
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SELxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,380 $26,410 $29,280 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $24,366 $25,353 $28,109 $40,160 $51,180
Lighting Package 995        
Rear spoiler 375 375      
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package   1,690      
Navigation system       1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier       2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Temporary spare tire       150 150
Heated front seats       500 500
Lighting Package 856        
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package   1,454      
Navigation system       1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier       2,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505 505
Temporary spare tire       140 140
Heated front seats       460 460
Options (change) 1,370 2,065 0 5,750 2,900
Options (change) 1,156 1,754 0 5,290 2,670
Destination 820 820 820 995 995
Total Price $27,570 $29,295 $30,100 $49,195 $58,195
Total Invoice $26,342 $27,927 $28,929 $46,445 $54,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,820
Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaX3X3
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SELxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/60-18245/50-19
Total Price$27,570$29,295$30,100$49,195$58,195
Adjustments for Features-4500-50-8,170-9,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,120$29,295$30,050$41,025$48,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$2,930$0$7,650
Total Invoice$26,342$27,927$28,929$46,445$54,845
Adjustments for Features-4300-48-7,713-8,972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,912$27,927$28,881$38,732$45,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,969$0$7,141

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaX3X3
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SELxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  
Forward collision warning $200   
Hill descent control   $250$250
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof$900$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
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
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$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 fog lights$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0$0  
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$3,250$2,800$2,850$10,970$12,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0$50$8,170$9,520
Value of Feature Adjustments-4300-48-7,713-8,972

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152018
ModelJettaX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in112.8 in
Length183.3 in185.9 in
Width70.0 in74.4 in
Height57.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight2,860 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
15.7 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.762.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested185082%

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
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%

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