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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: $45,965

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $8,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,070

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $9,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouareg3-Series
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI Executive325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $53,950 $57,450 $60,185 $63,685 $34,600
Base Invoice $51,080 $54,408 $57,196 $60,524 $31,665
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
Sunshades, second row         250
Proximity key         500
Satellite radio         595
Adaptive cruise control         2,200
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
Sunshades, second row         230
Proximity key         455
Satellite radio         540
Adaptive cruise control         2,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 10,670
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 9,710
Destination 910 910 910 910 695
Total Price $54,860 $58,360 $61,095 $64,595 $45,965
Total Invoice $51,990 $55,318 $58,106 $61,434 $42,070

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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: $4,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,764
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouareg3-Series
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI Executive325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6240hp V6 D280hp V6240hp V6 D215hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8620, 10620, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19275/40-21275/40-21205/55-16
Total Price$54,860$58,360$61,095$64,595$45,965
Adjustments for Features-4,385-4,385-5,510-5,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,475$53,975$55,585$59,085$45,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$5,110$8,610$0
Total Invoice$51,990$55,318$58,106$61,434$42,070
Adjustments for Features-4,156-4,156-5,240-5,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,834$51,162$52,866$56,194$42,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,328$5,032$8,360$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouareg3-Series
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI Executive325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Wide-view front camera  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250$250 
Ski sack    $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Total Value of Features$8,090$8,090$9,215$9,215$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,385$4,385$5,510$5,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,156-4,156-5,240-5,2400

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162006
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 Weight4,697 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
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
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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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