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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: $47,850

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $7,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,000

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $7,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelTouaregTouaregX3
TrimV6 LuxV6 Executive3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,950 $60,185 $38,600
Base Invoice $51,080 $57,196 $35,510
Cold Weather Package     1,000
Premium Package     2,800
Xenon HID headlights     800
Obstacle detection, rear     700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Heated steering wheel     150
HD radio     350
Deep-tinted rear windows     350
Navigation system     1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Cold Weather Package     910
Premium Package     2,550
Xenon HID headlights     730
Obstacle detection, rear     635
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Heated steering wheel     135
HD radio     315
Deep-tinted rear windows     320
Navigation system     1,640
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Options (change) 0 0 8,425
Options (change) 0 0 7,665
Destination 910 910 825
Total Price $54,860 $61,095 $47,850
Total Invoice $51,990 $58,106 $44,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,649
Model Year201620162008
ModelTouaregTouaregX3
TrimV6 LuxV6 Executive3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8620, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19275/40-21235/55-17
Total Price$54,860$61,095$47,850
Adjustments for Features-3,525-4,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,335$56,270$47,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,935$0
Total Invoice$51,990$58,106$44,000
Adjustments for Features-3,341-4,5890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,649$53,517$44,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,868$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW X3

Model Year201620162008
ModelTouaregTouaregX3
TrimV6 LuxV6 Executive3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Ski sack  $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Total Value of Features$7,930$9,230$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,525$4,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,341-4,5890

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162008
ModelTouaregX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.9 in110.1 in
Length188.8 in179.7 in
Width76.4 in73.0 in
Height68.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,696 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested170081%
Total Not Requested40019%

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