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BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $18,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $15,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelX3Beetle
Trim3.0siTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,600 $23,395
Base Invoice $35,510 $22,459
Premium Package 2,800  
Sport Package 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Heated front seats 500  
Navigation system 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 800 1,000
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Navigation Package   1,600
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Premium Package 2,550  
Sport Package 2,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Heated front seats 455  
Navigation system 1,640  
Xenon HID headlights 730 860
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Navigation Package   1,536
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Options (change) 8,675 5,600
Options (change) 7,900 5,276
Destination 825 770
Total Price $48,100 $29,765
Total Invoice $44,235 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,077
Model Year20082012
ModelX3Beetle
Trim3.0siTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine260hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/40-19
Total Price$48,100$29,765
Adjustments for Features-5,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,040$29,765
Total Invoice$44,235$28,505
Adjustments for Features-4,6530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,582$28,505

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelX3Beetle
Trim3.0siTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$7,530$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6530

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelX3Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.1 in99.9 in
Length179.7 in168.4 in
Width73.0 in71.2 in
Height66.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft329.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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