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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: $27,370

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $19,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,058

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $17,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelX3Beetle
Trim3.0siSE
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,600 $24,020
Base Invoice $35,510 $23,058
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750  
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
Comfort Seats 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 350  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation system 1,800  
Premium Package   2,500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685  
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
Comfort Seats 910  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 315  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,640  
Premium Package   2,150
Options (change) 7,825 2,500
Options (change) 7,120 2,150
Destination 825 850
Total Price $47,250 $27,370
Total Invoice $43,455 $26,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,261
Model Year20082018
ModelX3Beetle
Trim3.0siSE
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine260hp I6174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$47,250$27,370
Adjustments for Features-3,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,840$27,370
Total Invoice$43,455$26,058
Adjustments for Features-3,1360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,319$26,058

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082018
ModelX3Beetle
Trim3.0siSE
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$7,480$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1360

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082018
ModelX3Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.1 in100.0 in
Length179.7 in168.4 in
Width73.0 in71.2 in
Height66.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,013 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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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Comfort Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested162565%
Total Not Requested87535%

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