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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: $35,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,721

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelX3Passat
Trim3.0siV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,600 $33,995
Base Invoice $35,510 $32,601
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Premium Package 2,800  
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 1,800  
HD radio 350  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Rear spoiler   375
Cold Weather Package 910  
Premium Package 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Navigation system 1,640  
HD radio 315  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 7,925 375
Options (change) 7,210 300
Destination 825 820
Total Price $47,350 $35,190
Total Invoice $43,545 $33,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,921
Model Year20082017
ModelX3Passat
Trim3.0siV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$47,350$35,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,350$34,045
Total Invoice$43,545$33,721
Adjustments for Features0-1,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,545$32,624

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082017
ModelX3Passat
Trim3.0siV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,905$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,097

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082017
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 Weight4,012 lb.3,481 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested165079%
Total Not Requested45021%

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