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BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,785

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,307

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelX3PassatPassatPassat
Trim3.0i1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,800 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $33,670 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Premium Package 1,800      
Cold Weather Package 750      
Obstacle detection, rear 700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Navigation system 1,800      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Lighting Package   1,095    
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Premium Package 1,640      
Cold Weather Package 685      
Obstacle detection, rear 635      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430      
Navigation system 1,640      
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Lighting Package   942    
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 6,325 1,470 375 375
Options (change) 5,760 1,242 300 300
Destination 695 820 820 820
Total Price $43,820 $32,785 $35,465 $38,030
Total Invoice $40,125 $31,307 $33,985 $36,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,338
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelX3PassatPassatPassat
Trim3.0i1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine225hp I6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,820$32,785$35,465$38,030
Adjustments for Features0-545-1,770-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,820$32,240$33,695$36,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,455$3,920
Total Invoice$40,125$31,307$33,985$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-520-1,696-1,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,125$30,787$32,289$34,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,502$3,866

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelX3PassatPassatPassat
Trim3.0i1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo organizer$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails$250   
Ski sack$50   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Headlight washers$50   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim$300   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,055$6,600$7,825$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$545$1,770$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-520-1,696-1,792

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062016
ModelX3Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in110.4 in
Length179.7 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height66.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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