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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $18,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $17,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelBeetleX3X3
TrimR-LinexDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,450 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $24,433 $40,160 $51,180
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,700 1,700
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688    
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   2,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Heated front seats   460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,565 1,565
Options (change) 5,925 7,450 4,600
Options (change) 5,688 6,855 4,235
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $32,195 $50,895 $59,895
Total Invoice $30,941 $48,010 $56,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,202
Model Year201520182018
ModelBeetleX3X3
TrimR-LinexDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/60-18245/50-19
Total Price$32,195$50,895$59,895
Adjustments for Features0-9,400-10,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,195$41,495$49,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,650
Total Invoice$30,941$48,010$56,410
Adjustments for Features0-8,867-10,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,941$39,143$46,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,142

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Model Year201520182018
ModelBeetleX3X3
TrimR-LinexDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
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 warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
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 automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
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  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$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
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  
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
Metal pedals$75  
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 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,070$12,470$13,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,400$10,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,867-10,125

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152018
ModelBeetleX3
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in112.8 in
Length168.4 in185.9 in
Width71.2 in74.4 in
Height58.5 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested355069%
Total Not Requested157531%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested200089%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%

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