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Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,975

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,110

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg3-Series3-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDI328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $48,390 $68,340 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $36,183 $44,510 $62,785 $34,080 $39,880
Lux Plus Package 6,300        
Technologie Package 3,350 3,350 3,350    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750
Cold Weather Package       950 950
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Premium Package       3,100 2,200
Steering-linked headlights       900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Rearview camera       400 400
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,400 2,400
Lux Plus Package 5,563        
Technologie Package 2,959 2,959 2,959    
Adaptive cruise control 1,854 1,854 1,854    
Obstacle detection, rear       685 685
Cold Weather Package       865 865
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Premium Package       2,820 2,000
Steering-linked headlights       820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Rearview camera       365 365
Adaptive dampers - electrical       910 910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,185 2,185
Options (change) 11,750 5,450 5,450 12,200 10,400
Options (change) 10,376 4,813 4,813 11,105 9,465
Destination 690 690 690 925 925
Total Price $51,740 $54,530 $74,480 $49,975 $54,475
Total Invoice $47,249 $50,013 $68,288 $46,110 $50,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,066
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg3-Series3-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDI328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6350hp V8310hp V10 D240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 10300, 11300, 11?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17275/45-19275/45-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$51,740$54,530$74,480$49,975$54,475
Adjustments for Features-3,510-2,735-4,6100-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,230$51,795$69,870$49,975$53,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,565$21,640$0$3,350
Total Invoice$47,249$50,013$68,288$46,110$50,270
Adjustments for Features-3,205-2,508-4,2270-1,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,044$47,505$64,061$46,110$49,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,461$20,017$0$3,099

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg3-Series3-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDI328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250    
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200  $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,115$7,340$9,215$4,605$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,510$2,735$4,610$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,205-2,508-4,2270-1,061

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082013
ModelTouareg3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length187.2 in182.5 in
Width75.9 in71.3 in
Height68.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Lux Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Dynaudio, 620W, 10 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested250066%
Total Not Requested127534%
Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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