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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: $21,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,243

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $18,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelBeetleX3X3
TrimSExDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,020 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $23,058 $36,795 $41,490
Premium Package 2,500 3,200 2,200
Floor mats 235    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Premium Package 2,150 2,910 2,000
Floor mats 185    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 2,735 8,250 6,350
Options (change) 2,335 7,505 5,775
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $27,605 $48,975 $52,175
Total Invoice $26,243 $45,225 $48,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,017
Model Year201820142014
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$48,975$52,175
Adjustments for Features0-6,460-6,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,605$42,515$45,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$26,243$45,225$48,190
Adjustments for Features0-5,965-6,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,243$39,260$41,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,686

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Model Year201820142014
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
Universal garage door opener $100$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$250
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
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  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
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  
Leather seating surfaces $900$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$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,395$9,855$10,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,460$6,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,965-6,244

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182014
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested2509%
Total Not Requested265091%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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