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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: $23,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $20,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelX3Beetle
TrimxDrive35iTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $46,800 $23,395
Base Invoice $43,735 $22,459
Navigation system 1,950  
Text dictation 0  
Premium Package 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Navigation system 1,775  
Text dictation 0  
Premium Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 5,200 5,600
Options (change) 4,730 5,276
Destination 995 770
Total Price $52,995 $29,765
Total Invoice $49,460 $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: $14,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,439
Model Year20162012
ModelX3Beetle
TrimxDrive35iTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/40-19
Total Price$52,995$29,765
Adjustments for Features-9,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,870$29,765
Total Invoice$49,460$28,505
Adjustments for Features-8,5160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,944$28,505

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelX3Beetle
TrimxDrive35iTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
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
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 
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,495$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,5160

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelX3Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in99.9 in
Length183.8 in168.4 in
Width74.1 in71.2 in
Height66.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,042 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 Legroom36.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.3 ft329.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
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 radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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