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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: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $19,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,243

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $17,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelBeetleX3X3
TrimSExDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,020 $38,850 $43,950
Base Invoice $23,058 $35,920 $40,615
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 235    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Panoramic sunroof   1,350  
Heated front seats   500 500
Rearview camera   400 400
App support   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Convenience Package   1,300  
Proximity key     500
Premium Package 2,150    
Floor mats 185    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Panoramic sunroof   1,230  
Heated front seats   455 455
Rearview camera   365 365
App support   230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Convenience Package   1,185  
Proximity key     455
Options (change) 2,735 7,600 5,450
Options (change) 2,335 6,925 4,965
Destination 850 895 895
Total Price $27,605 $47,345 $50,295
Total Invoice $26,243 $43,740 $46,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,044
Model Year201820132013
ModelBeetleX3X3
TrimSExDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4240hp I4300hp 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)235/45-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$27,605$47,345$50,295
Adjustments for Features0-4,820-4,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,605$42,525$45,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,775
Total Invoice$26,243$43,740$46,475
Adjustments for Features0-4,453-4,616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,243$39,287$41,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,572

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Model Year201820132013
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 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125 
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  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,585$8,405$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,820$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,453-4,616

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182013
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%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75073%
Total Not Requested27527%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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