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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: $59,900

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $8,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,265

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $9,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelTouareg3-Series
TrimV6 TSI HybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,995 $49,650
Base Invoice $63,713 $45,860
Premium Package   2,200
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875
Navigation system   2,150
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Cold Weather Package   950
Driver Assistance Plus   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package   2,000
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795
Navigation system   1,955
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Cold Weather Package   865
Driver Assistance Plus   635
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 9,325
Options (change) 0 8,480
Destination 910 925
Total Price $67,905 $59,900
Total Invoice $64,623 $55,265

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,600
Model Year20152013
ModelTouareg3-Series
TrimV6 TSI HybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V6 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19225/45-18
Total Price$67,905$59,900
Adjustments for Features-5,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,905$59,900
Total Invoice$64,623$55,265
Adjustments for Features-4,7580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,865$55,265

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152013
ModelTouareg3-Series
TrimV6 TSI HybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DUPL Voice texting capability $50
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$9,165$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7580

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152013
ModelTouareg3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.9 in110.6 in
Length188.8 in182.5 in
Width76.4 in71.3 in
Height68.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,260 lb.3,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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