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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: $16,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $15,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172016
ModelX3X3X3X3Beetle
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950 $31,450
Base Invoice $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205 $30,193
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Text dictation 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package 2,050 2,050 1,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Steering-linked headlights 830 830 830    
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795  
Text dictation 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package 1,885 1,885 1,610    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645  
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335  
Options (change) 7,850 7,850 7,550 4,900 0
Options (change) 7,225 7,225 6,950 4,510 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 820
Total Price $48,895 $50,895 $51,295 $54,845 $32,270
Total Invoice $46,145 $48,005 $48,385 $51,710 $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: $11,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,036
Model Year20172017201720172016
ModelX3X3X3X3Beetle
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6210hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
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)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18235/40-19
Total Price$48,895$50,895$51,295$54,845$32,270
Adjustments for Features-5,400-7,350-7,350-7,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,495$43,545$43,945$47,245$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$450$3,750$0
Total Invoice$46,145$48,005$48,385$51,710$31,013
Adjustments for Features-5,096-6,933-6,933-7,1660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,049$41,072$41,452$44,544$31,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$23$403$3,495$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172017201720172016
ModelX3X3X3X3Beetle
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
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 
Rearview camera    $200
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 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
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
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
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 
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer    $100
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 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $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 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$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
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 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$8,645$10,595$10,595$10,845$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,400$7,350$7,350$7,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,096-6,933-6,933-7,1660

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172016
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

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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%

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