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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $20,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $18,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelX3X3X3X3Beetle
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800 $24,020
Base Invoice $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735 $23,058
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950  
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200 2,500
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Text dictation 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Floor mats         235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         130
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865  
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000 2,150
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Text dictation 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Floor mats         185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         100
Options (change) 8,050 8,050 8,050 6,150 2,865
Options (change) 7,325 7,325 7,325 5,595 2,435
Destination 995 995 995 995 850
Total Price $47,995 $49,995 $51,495 $53,945 $27,735
Total Invoice $44,835 $46,675 $48,055 $50,325 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,181
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelX3X3X3X3Beetle
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6174hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$47,995$49,995$51,495$53,945$27,735
Adjustments for Features-5,685-7,635-7,635-7,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,310$42,360$43,860$46,060$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,750$0
Total Invoice$44,835$46,675$48,055$50,325$26,343
Adjustments for Features-5,311-7,128-7,125-7,3560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,524$39,547$40,930$42,969$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$23$1,406$3,445$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelX3X3X3X3Beetle
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
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$250 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support    $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$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$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$9,055$11,005$11,005$11,255$3,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,685$7,635$7,635$7,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,311-7,128-7,125-7,3560

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
ModelX3Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in100.0 in
Length183.8 in168.4 in
Width74.1 in71.2 in
Height66.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested2508%
Total Not Requested275092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested2508%
Total Not Requested275092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested2508%
Total Not Requested275092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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