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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $13,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $11,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelX3X3Beetle
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $31,450
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $30,193
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Proximity key 500 500  
App support 250 250  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Heated front seats 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Panoramic sunroof 1,230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Proximity key 455 455  
App support 230 230  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Heated front seats 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Options (change) 8,000 5,750 0
Options (change) 7,285 5,235 0
Destination 895 895 820
Total Price $45,995 $49,345 $32,270
Total Invoice $42,490 $45,595 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,241
Model Year201220122016
ModelX3X3Beetle
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6300hp I6210hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18235/40-19
Total Price$45,995$49,345$32,270
Adjustments for Features-4,585-4,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,410$44,460$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$42,490$45,595$31,013
Adjustments for Features-4,236-4,5140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,254$41,081$31,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,827$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220122016
ModelX3X3Beetle
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$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$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,105$8,405$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,585$4,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,236-4,5140

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122016
ModelX3Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in100.0 in
Length183.0 in168.4 in
Width74.1 in71.2 in
Height65.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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