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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: $22,965

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE   
Difference: $18,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,001

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE   
Difference: $15,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelBeetleX3
Trim1.8T SE3.0i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $21,350 $36,800
Base Invoice $20,497 $33,670
Xenon HID headlights 795 800
Premium Package   1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Heated front seats   500
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Xenon HID headlights 684 730
Premium Package   1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Heated front seats   455
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 795 3,575
Options (change) 684 3,255
Destination 820 695
Total Price $22,965 $41,070
Total Invoice $22,001 $37,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,129
Model Year20162006
ModelBeetleX3
Trim1.8T SE3.0i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4225hp I6
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$22,965$41,070
Adjustments for Features0-7,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,965$33,985
Total Invoice$22,001$37,620
Adjustments for Features0-6,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,001$31,130

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162006
ModelBeetleX3
Trim1.8T SE3.0i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Leather seating surfaces $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
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$1,345$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,490

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162006
ModelBeetleX3
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in110.1 in
Length168.4 in179.7 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in66.0 in
Curb Weight2,948 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft371.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

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