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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: $43,465

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $2,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,795

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $2,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg3-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDI325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,300 $48,900 $42,800 $34,600
Base Invoice $36,203 $44,997 $39,409 $31,665
Lux Package 2,900   2,900  
Adaptive cruise control 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,200
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275 275  
Premium Package       2,900
Cold Weather Package       600
Steering-linked headlights       800
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Obstacle detection, rear       350
Sunshades, second row       250
Satellite radio       595
Lux Package 2,561   2,561  
Adaptive cruise control 2,296 2,296 2,296 2,000
Bluetooth cell phone link 243 243 243  
Premium Package       2,640
Cold Weather Package       545
Steering-linked headlights       730
Metallic paint (extra cost)       430
Obstacle detection, rear       320
Sunshades, second row       230
Satellite radio       540
Options (change) 5,775 2,875 5,775 8,170
Options (change) 5,100 2,539 5,100 7,435
Destination 750 750 750 695
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 0
Total Price $45,825 $52,525 $48,175 $43,465
Total Invoice $42,053 $48,286 $44,109 $39,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $496
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg3-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDI325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6350hp V8225hp V6 D215hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17275/45-19255/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$45,825$52,525$48,175$43,465
Adjustments for Features-1,920-2,770-1,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,905$49,755$46,255$43,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$2,350$0
Total Invoice$42,053$48,286$44,109$39,795
Adjustments for Features-1,762-2,546-1,7580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,291$45,740$42,351$39,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,449$2,060$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg3-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDI325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row $125 $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Ski sack   $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Total Value of Features$6,425$7,275$6,425$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,920$2,770$1,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,762-2,546-1,7580

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092006
ModelTouareg3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.4 in108.7 in
Length187.2 in178.2 in
Width75.9 in71.5 in
Height68.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested262591%
Total Not Requested2509%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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