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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $20,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $18,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelBeetleX3X3X3X3
TrimSEsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,020 $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500
Base Invoice $23,058 $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540
Floor mats 235        
Premium Package 2,500 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130        
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Steering-linked headlights   900 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Floor mats 185        
Premium Package 2,150 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100        
Driver Assistance Package   865 865 865 865
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Steering-linked headlights   820 820 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Options (change) 2,865 8,250 8,250 8,250 6,350
Options (change) 2,435 7,505 7,505 7,505 5,775
Destination 850 995 995 995 995
Total Price $27,735 $47,745 $49,745 $51,245 $52,845
Total Invoice $26,343 $44,600 $46,440 $47,820 $49,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,017
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelBeetleX3X3X3X3
TrimSEsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$27,735$47,745$49,745$51,245$52,845
Adjustments for Features0-5,610-7,560-7,560-7,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$42,135$42,185$43,685$45,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$1,550$3,150
Total Invoice$26,343$44,600$46,440$47,820$49,310
Adjustments for Features0-5,240-7,058-7,055-7,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$39,360$39,382$40,765$42,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22$1,405$2,896

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelBeetleX3X3X3X3
TrimSEsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$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$250
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0    
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100    
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$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$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$3,395$9,005$10,955$10,955$10,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,610$7,560$7,560$7,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,240-7,058-7,055-7,054

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182015
ModelBeetleX3
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in110.6 in
Length168.4 in183.8 in
Width71.2 in74.1 in
Height58.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 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 sDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested2508%
Total Not Requested275092%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested2508%
Total Not Requested275092%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested2508%
Total Not Requested275092%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

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