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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: $31,845

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $13,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,679

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $11,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelX3Passat
Trim3.0siKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,600 $28,755
Base Invoice $35,510 $26,861
Comfort Seats 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Heated front seats 500  
Rear side airbags 385 350
Navigation system 1,800 1,990
Comfort Seats 910  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Heated front seats 455  
Rear side airbags 350 310
Navigation system 1,640 1,758
Options (change) 5,610 2,340
Options (change) 5,105 2,068
Destination 825 750
Total Price $45,035 $31,845
Total Invoice $41,440 $29,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,918
Model Year20082010
ModelX3Passat
Trim3.0siKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine260hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$45,035$31,845
Adjustments for Features-3,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,945$31,845
Total Invoice$41,440$29,679
Adjustments for Features-2,8430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,597$29,679

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082010
ModelX3Passat
Trim3.0siKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats $75
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,955$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8430

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082010
ModelX3Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.1 in106.7 in
Length179.7 in188.0 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height66.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,513 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.0 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft361.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Comfort Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested15025%
Total Not Requested45075%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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