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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: $28,025

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $25,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $23,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelJettaX3X3
Trim1.8T SELxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,245 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $25,195 $40,160 $51,180
Floor mats 235    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Door sill trim plates 240    
Driving Assistance Package   900 900
Premium Tier   3,300 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   750  
Convenience Tier   2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Floor mats 185    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Door sill trim plates 200    
Driving Assistance Package   830 830
Premium Tier   3,035 2,715
Obstacle detection, rear   690  
Convenience Tier   2,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Options (change) 930 10,000 6,050
Options (change) 755 9,200 5,570
Destination 850 995 995
Total Price $28,025 $53,445 $61,345
Total Invoice $26,800 $50,355 $57,745

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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: $16,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,071
Model Year201820182018
ModelJettaX3X3
Trim1.8T SELxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$28,025$53,445$61,345
Adjustments for Features0-9,005-9,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$44,440$51,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,950
Total Invoice$26,800$50,355$57,745
Adjustments for Features0-8,484-9,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,800$41,871$48,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,503

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3

Model Year201820182018
ModelJettaX3X3
Trim1.8T SELxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $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  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
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  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,825$11,830$12,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,005$9,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,484-9,371

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018
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 Weight2,931 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
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested121556%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested200089%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested121556%

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