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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: $27,500

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $18,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,158

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $15,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelBeetleX3X3
TrimSExDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,020 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $23,058 $34,010 $37,965
Premium Package 2,500    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
App support   250 250
Rearview camera   400 400
Heated front seats   500 500
Heated steering wheel   190 190
Proximity key   500 500
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Panoramic sunroof   1,350 1,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Premium Package 2,150    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
App support   230 230
Rearview camera   365 365
Heated front seats   455 455
Heated steering wheel   175 175
Proximity key   455 455
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Panoramic sunroof   1,230 1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 2,630 7,890 6,990
Options (change) 2,250 7,190 6,370
Destination 850 875 875
Total Price $27,500 $45,515 $48,915
Total Invoice $26,158 $42,075 $45,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,095
Model Year201820112011
ModelBeetleX3X3
TrimSExDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$27,500$45,515$48,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,135-4,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,500$41,380$44,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,100
Total Invoice$26,158$42,075$45,210
Adjustments for Features0-3,822-4,099
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,158$38,253$41,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,858

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Model Year201820112011
ModelBeetleX3X3
TrimSExDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$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$250
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
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$200
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$3,545$7,680$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,135$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,822-4,099

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,013 lb.4,113 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

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%
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%

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%

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