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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $16,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $14,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320142014
ModelX3X3BeetleBeetle
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,850 $43,950 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $35,920 $40,615 $23,995 $28,795
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,350      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Convenience Package 1,300      
Proximity key   500    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Panoramic sunroof 1,230      
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Convenience Package 1,185      
Proximity key   455    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
Options (change) 7,650 5,500 5,300 0
Options (change) 6,965 5,005 5,088 0
Destination 895 895 820 795
Total Price $47,395 $50,345 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $43,780 $46,515 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,232
Model Year2013201320142014
ModelX3X3BeetleBeetle
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$47,395$50,345$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-6,710-6,8850-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,685$43,460$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$575$0
Total Invoice$43,780$46,515$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-6,198-6,3610-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,582$40,154$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,572$553$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2013201320142014
ModelX3X3BeetleBeetle
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
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$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,205$9,380$2,495$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,710$6,885$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,198-6,3610-240

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132014
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.2,988 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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75073%
Total Not Requested27527%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested340074%
Total Not Requested122526%

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