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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: $43,515

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $12,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,840

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $13,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg3-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,375 $46,875 $61,410 $34,600
Base Invoice $41,251 $44,579 $58,400 $31,665
Executive Package 11,720 11,720    
Premium Package       2,900
Cold Weather Package       600
Steering-linked headlights       800
Navigation system       2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Obstacle detection, rear       350
Proximity key       500
Satellite radio       595
Executive Package 11,145 11,145    
Premium Package       2,640
Cold Weather Package       545
Steering-linked headlights       730
Navigation system       1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)       430
Obstacle detection, rear       320
Proximity key       455
Satellite radio       540
Options (change) 11,720 11,720 0 8,220
Options (change) 11,145 11,145 0 7,480
Destination 870 870 870 695
Total Price $55,965 $59,465 $62,280 $43,515
Total Invoice $53,266 $56,594 $59,270 $39,840

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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: $9,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,490
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg3-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H215hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12620, 12?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19205/55-16
Total Price$55,965$59,465$62,280$43,515
Adjustments for Features-3,085-3,085-3,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,880$56,380$59,170$43,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$6,290$0
Total Invoice$53,266$56,594$59,270$39,840
Adjustments for Features-2,936-2,936-2,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,330$53,658$56,310$39,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,328$5,980$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg3-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Headlight washers   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,065$6,090$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,085$3,085$3,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,936-2,936-2,9600

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122006
ModelTouareg3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.9 in108.7 in
Length188.8 in178.2 in
Width76.4 in71.5 in
Height68.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested402570%
Total Not Requested174030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested402570%
Total Not Requested174030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested245085%
Total Not Requested42515%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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