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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: $27,370

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $20,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,058

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $18,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelBeetleX3
TrimSExDrive30i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,020 $39,400
Base Invoice $23,058 $36,250
Premium Package 2,500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Comfort Seats   1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
HD radio   350
Heated front seats   500
Xenon HID headlights   800
Navigation system   1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Premium Package 2,150  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Comfort Seats   910
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
HD radio   315
Heated front seats   455
Xenon HID headlights   730
Navigation system   1,640
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 2,500 7,900
Options (change) 2,150 7,190
Destination 850 825
Total Price $27,370 $48,125
Total Invoice $26,058 $44,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,197
Model Year20182009
ModelBeetleX3
TrimSExDrive30i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4260hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/55-17
Total Price$27,370$48,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,370$43,765
Total Invoice$26,058$44,265
Adjustments for Features0-4,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,058$40,255

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182009
ModelBeetleX3
TrimSExDrive30i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
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 rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$4,070$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,010

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,012 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
Volkswagen Beetle SE

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 audio75No
Total Requested162565%
Total Not Requested87535%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Comfort Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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