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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelX3PassatPassat
Trim3.0si2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,000 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $34,960 $30,353 $33,230
Premium Package 2,550    
Cold Weather Package 1,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
HD radio 500    
Navigation system 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Premium Package 2,320    
Cold Weather Package 910    
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
HD radio 450    
Navigation system 1,640    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 7,825 375 375
Options (change) 7,115 300 300
Destination 775 850 850
Total Price $46,600 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $42,850 $31,503 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,660
Model Year200720182018
ModelX3PassatPassat
Trim3.0si2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$46,600$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,370-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,600$31,505$34,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$42,850$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-1,313-1,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,850$30,190$32,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200720182018
ModelX3PassatPassat
Trim3.0si2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $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
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim$300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,955$7,325$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,370$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,313-1,457

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072018
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 Weight4,013 lb.3,275 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 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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