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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: $55,495

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $18,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,255

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $16,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelTouaregX3
TrimV10 TDIxDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $68,340 $42,750
Base Invoice $62,785 $40,440
Technologie Package 3,350  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Premium Package   1,750
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Steering-linked headlights   900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunshades, second row   250
Heated front seats   500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Technologie Package 2,959  
Adaptive cruise control 1,854  
Driver Assistance Package   875
Navigation system   1,795
Text dictation   0
Dynamic Handling Package   1,290
Premium Package   1,610
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Steering-linked headlights   830
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunshades, second row   230
Heated front seats   460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,750
Options (change) 5,450 11,750
Options (change) 4,813 10,820
Destination 690 995
Total Price $74,480 $55,495
Total Invoice $68,288 $52,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,215
Model Year20082017
ModelTouaregX3
TrimV10 TDIxDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V10 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19245/50-18
Total Price$74,480$55,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,480$54,240
Total Invoice$68,288$52,255
Adjustments for Features0-1,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,288$51,073

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082017
ModelTouaregX3
TrimV10 TDIxDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,840$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,182

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082017
ModelTouaregX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length187.2 in183.8 in
Width75.9 in74.1 in
Height68.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight5,825 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 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 V10 TDI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested30014%
Total Not Requested180086%

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