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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: $49,175

Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI   
Difference: $2,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,012

Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI   
Difference: $3,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920152015
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg3-Series3-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDI328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,300 $48,900 $42,800 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $36,203 $44,997 $39,409 $39,275 $40,655
Lux Package 2,900   2,900    
Technology Package 3,350 3,350 3,350    
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275 275    
Adaptive cruise control 2,600 2,600 2,600    
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package       950 950
Premium Package       2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights       900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Heated front seats       500 500
Sunshades, second row       250 250
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,200 1,200
Lux Package 2,561   2,561    
Technology Package 2,959 2,959 2,959    
Bluetooth cell phone link 243 243 243    
Adaptive cruise control 2,296 2,296 2,296    
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package       865 865
Premium Package       2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights       820 820
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Heated front seats       455 455
Sunshades, second row       230 230
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,090 1,090
Options (change) 9,125 6,225 9,125 8,700 8,700
Options (change) 8,059 5,498 8,059 7,915 7,915
Destination 750 750 750 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 0 0
Total Price $49,175 $55,875 $51,525 $51,645 $53,145
Total Invoice $45,012 $51,245 $47,068 $48,185 $49,565

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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: $930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,736
Model Year20092009200920152015
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg3-Series3-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDI328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6350hp V8225hp V6 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)300, 11300, 11300, 11205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17275/45-19255/60-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$49,175$55,875$51,525$51,645$53,145
Adjustments for Features0-8500-1,540-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,175$55,025$51,525$50,105$51,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$2,350$0$1,600
Total Invoice$45,012$51,245$47,068$48,185$49,565
Adjustments for Features0-7800-1,437-1,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,012$50,465$47,068$46,748$48,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,453$2,056$0$1,474

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092009200920152015
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg3-Series3-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 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   
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshades, second row $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
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
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$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
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
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
CD player   $125$125
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75$75
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,265$8,115$7,265$8,805$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$0$1,540$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7800-1,437-1,343

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092015
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 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 washers50No
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested89070%
Total Not Requested37530%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested89070%
Total Not Requested37530%

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 washers50No
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested89070%
Total Not Requested37530%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

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