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Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,145

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $5,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,195

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $4,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelTouaregTouaregX3X3
TrimV8V10 TDIxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,750 $67,750 $38,850 $43,950
Base Invoice $40,608 $61,385 $35,920 $40,615
V8 Package 4 11,410      
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Premium Package     3,450 3,450
Heated second row seats     450 450
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Roof rails     250 250
Rearview camera     400 400
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Convenience Package     1,300  
V8 Package 4 10,075      
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Premium Package     3,140 3,140
Heated second row seats     410 410
Cold Weather Package     635 635
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Roof rails     230 230
Rearview camera     365 365
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Convenience Package     1,185  
Options (change) 11,410 0 11,400 10,100
Options (change) 10,075 0 10,380 9,195
Destination 670 670 895 895
Total Price $56,830 $68,420 $51,145 $54,945
Total Invoice $51,353 $62,055 $47,195 $50,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,041
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelTouaregTouaregX3X3
TrimV8V10 TDIxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8310hp V10 D240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)375, 11375, 11205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$56,830$68,420$51,145$54,945
Adjustments for Features-130-25500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,700$68,165$51,145$54,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,465$0$3,800
Total Invoice$51,353$62,055$47,195$50,705
Adjustments for Features-117-23100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,236$61,824$47,195$50,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,588$0$3,510

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW X3

Model Year2006200620132013
ModelTouaregTouaregX3X3
TrimV8V10 TDIxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$7,350$7,475$7,220$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$255$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-117-23100

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062013
ModelTouaregX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length187.2 in183.0 in
Width75.9 in74.1 in
Height68.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8

V8 Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Lockable rear differential150No
Special interior trim0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 375W, 11 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested277550%
Total Not Requested280050%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested197560%
Total Not Requested131540%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested87585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested205095%
Total Not Requested1155%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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