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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $15,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $13,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelBeetleX3
TrimR-Line SEL3.0si
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $32,550 $38,600
Base Invoice $31,249 $35,510
Sport Package   2,300
Premium Package   2,800
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
HD radio   350
Heated front seats   500
Xenon HID headlights   800
Navigation system   1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Sport Package   2,095
Premium Package   2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
HD radio   315
Heated front seats   455
Xenon HID headlights   730
Navigation system   1,640
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 0 9,725
Options (change) 0 8,850
Destination 820 825
Total Price $33,370 $49,150
Total Invoice $32,069 $45,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,303
Model Year20172008
ModelBeetleX3
TrimR-Line SEL3.0si
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4260hp I6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$33,370$49,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$46,090
Total Invoice$32,069$45,185
Adjustments for Features0-2,813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$42,372

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172008
ModelBeetleX3
TrimR-Line SEL3.0si
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $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
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 air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,820$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,813

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,104 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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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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