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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: $51,740

Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI   
Difference: $785

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,249

Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI   
Difference: $1,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg3-Series3-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDI328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,300 $48,390 $68,340 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $36,183 $44,510 $62,785 $38,315 $39,695
Lux Plus Package 6,300        
Technologie Package 3,350 3,350 3,350    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Driver Assistance Package       950 950
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package       950 950
Premium Package       2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights       900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Sunshades, second row       250 250
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,200 1,200
Lux Plus Package 5,563        
Technologie Package 2,959 2,959 2,959    
Adaptive cruise control 1,854 1,854 1,854    
Driver Assistance Package       865 865
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package       865 865
Premium Package       2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights       820 820
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Sunshades, second row       230 230
Adaptive dampers - electrical       910 910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,090 1,090
Options (change) 11,750 5,450 5,450 10,150 10,150
Options (change) 10,376 4,813 4,813 9,235 9,235
Destination 690 690 690 925 925
Total Price $51,740 $54,530 $74,480 $52,525 $54,025
Total Invoice $47,249 $50,013 $68,288 $48,475 $49,855

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $170
Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg3-Series3-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDI328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6350hp V8310hp V10 D240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 10300, 11300, 11205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17275/45-19275/45-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$51,740$54,530$74,480$52,525$54,025
Adjustments for Features-7750-1,875-2,280-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,965$54,530$72,605$50,245$51,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,565$21,640$0$1,600
Total Invoice$47,249$50,013$68,288$48,475$49,855
Adjustments for Features-7080-1,719-2,104-2,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,541$50,013$66,569$46,371$47,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,472$20,028$0$1,472

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg3-Series3-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDI328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200  
AWD   $1700$1700
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  $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125$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
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 area partition net   $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
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    
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  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
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
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Text dictation   $50$50
Traffic + travel 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
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,315$7,540$9,415$9,820$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$0$1,875$2,280$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments-7080-1,719-2,104-2,012

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082014
ModelTouareg3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length187.2 in182.1 in
Width75.9 in71.3 in
Height68.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft353.0 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 key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Dynaudio, 620W, 10 speakers350No
Wood trim300Yes
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
Total Requested275073%
Total Not Requested102527%
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

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - 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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - 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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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