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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: $51,995

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $1,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,010

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $939

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTouaregX3
TrimV8 FSIxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,900 $42,700
Base Invoice $44,997 $39,465
Technology Package 3,350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 275  
Navigation system   2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Premium Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Roof rails   250
Rearview camera   400
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Technology Package 2,959  
Bluetooth cell phone link 243  
Navigation system   1,955
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Premium Package   3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Roof rails   230
Rearview camera   365
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 3,625 8,400
Options (change) 3,202 7,650
Destination 750 895
Total Price $53,275 $51,995
Total Invoice $48,949 $48,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,230
Model Year20092012
ModelTouaregX3
TrimV8 FSIxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19245/50-18
Total Price$53,275$51,995
Adjustments for Features0-315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,275$51,680
Total Invoice$48,949$48,010
Adjustments for Features0-291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,949$47,719

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092012
ModelTouaregX3
TrimV8 FSIxDrive35i
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 
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
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
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 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
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
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Total Value of Features$6,040$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-291

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092012
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 Weight5,300 lb.4,222 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 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested89070%
Total Not Requested37530%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested61561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested210083%
Total Not Requested41517%

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