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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: $56,895

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $4,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,525

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $4,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelTouaregTouaregX3X3
TrimV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutivexDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $60,185 $63,685 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $57,196 $60,524 $40,160 $51,180
Convenience Tier     2,850  
Parking Assistance Package     1,300 700
Driving Assistance Package     900 900
Premium Tier     3,300 2,950
Leather seating surfaces     1,700 1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Class III trailer hitch     550 550
Heated second row seats     350 350
Cooled or ventilated front seats     350 350
Sunshades, second row     250 250
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Convenience Tier     2,620  
Parking Assistance Package     1,195 645
Driving Assistance Package     830 830
Premium Tier     3,035 2,715
Leather seating surfaces     1,565 1,565
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Class III trailer hitch     505 505
Heated second row seats     320 320
Cooled or ventilated front seats     320 320
Sunshades, second row     230 230
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Options (change) 0 0 13,450 9,650
Options (change) 0 0 12,370 8,880
Destination 910 910 995 995
Total Price $61,095 $64,595 $56,895 $64,945
Total Invoice $58,106 $61,434 $53,525 $61,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,924
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelTouaregTouaregX3X3
TrimV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutivexDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6240hp V6 D248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 10620, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-21275/40-21245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$61,095$64,595$56,895$64,945
Adjustments for Features00-2,490-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,095$64,595$54,405$61,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$0$7,100
Total Invoice$58,106$61,434$53,525$61,055
Adjustments for Features00-2,343-3,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,106$61,434$51,182$57,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,328$0$6,639

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW X3

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelTouaregTouaregX3X3
TrimV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutivexDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,415$5,415$7,905$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,490$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,343-3,234

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162018
ModelTouaregX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.9 in112.8 in
Length188.8 in185.9 in
Width76.4 in74.4 in
Height68.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,697 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested200089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

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