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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $17,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $14,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelBeetleX3
TrimR-Line SELxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $32,550 $41,050
Base Invoice $31,249 $37,965
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Navigation system   2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Premium Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
App support   250
Rearview camera   400
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Navigation system   1,955
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Premium Package   3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
App support   230
Rearview camera   365
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 130 9,090
Options (change) 100 8,280
Destination 820 875
Total Price $33,500 $51,015
Total Invoice $32,169 $47,120

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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: $13,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,795
Model Year20172011
ModelBeetleX3
TrimR-Line SELxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/50-18
Total Price$33,500$51,015
Adjustments for Features0-4,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,500$46,515
Total Invoice$32,169$47,120
Adjustments for Features0-4,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,169$42,964

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172011
ModelBeetleX3
TrimR-Line SELxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
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
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,295$8,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,156

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172011
ModelBeetleX3
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in110.6 in
Length168.4 in183.0 in
Width71.2 in74.1 in
Height58.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft363.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested105035%
Total Not Requested194065%

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