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BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,230 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||
| Difference: $8,955 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,013 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||
| Difference: $8,207 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | X3 | Passat |
| Trim | 3.0si | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,600 | $29,950 |
| Base Invoice | $35,510 | $27,513 |
| Premium Package | 2,800 | |
| Sport Package | 2,300 | 300 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 700 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | |
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 350 |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 0 | |
| Luxury #2 Package | 5,250 | |
| AWD | 1,950 | |
| Premium Package | 2,550 | |
| Sport Package | 2,095 | 274 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 635 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 310 |
| Navigation system | 1,640 | 1,589 |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 0 | |
| Luxury #2 Package | 4,797 | |
| AWD | 1,900 | |
| Options (change) | 9,760 | 9,650 |
| Options (change) | 8,885 | 8,870 |
| Destination | 825 | 630 |
| Total Price | $49,185 | $40,230 |
| Total Invoice | $45,220 | $37,013 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,490 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,860 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | X3 | Passat |
| Trim | 3.0si | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 260hp I6 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 18/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 600, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $49,185 | $40,230 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,465 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,720 | $40,230 |
| Total Invoice | $45,220 | $37,013 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,347 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,873 | $37,013 |
Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | X3 | Passat |
| Trim | 3.0si | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Cargo organizer | $100 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,555 | $5,090 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,465 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,347 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | X3 | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 179.7 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,067 lb. | 3,829 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.8 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 31% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| 235/50HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-person bench | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 59% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Luxury #2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers | 350 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4140 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 1140 | 22% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |
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