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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: $22,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $21,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelX3X3Beetle
TrimxDrive30iM40iSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $24,020
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $23,058
Convenience Tier 2,850    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300  
Floor mats     235
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Convenience Tier 2,620    
Navigation system 1,565 1,565  
Obstacle detection, rear 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275  
Floor mats     185
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 6,800 3,200 2,865
Options (change) 6,255 2,945 2,435
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $50,245 $58,495 $27,735
Total Invoice $47,410 $55,120 $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: $14,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,627
Model Year201820182018
ModelX3X3Beetle
TrimxDrive30iM40iSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4355hp I6174hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/50-19235/45-18
Total Price$50,245$58,495$27,735
Adjustments for Features-7,885-8,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,360$49,660$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,300$0
Total Invoice$47,410$55,120$26,343
Adjustments for Features-7,440-8,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,970$46,795$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,825$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182018
ModelX3X3Beetle
TrimxDrive30iM40iSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,405$12,355$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,885$8,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,440-8,3250

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelX3Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.8 in100.0 in
Length185.9 in168.4 in
Width74.4 in71.2 in
Height66.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested200089%
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

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
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
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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