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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: $31,165

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,839

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelX3PassatPassatPassat
TrimxDrive30i2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,400 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $36,250 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Premium Package 2,800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Heated front seats 500      
HD radio 350      
Navigation system 1,800      
Cargo mat   125 125 125
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Premium Package 2,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Heated front seats 455      
HD radio 315      
Navigation system 1,640      
Cargo mat   99 99 99
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 6,000 500 500 500
Options (change) 5,460 399 399 399
Destination 825 770 770 770
Total Price $46,225 $31,165 $33,465 $34,220
Total Invoice $42,535 $29,839 $32,045 $32,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,902
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelX3PassatPassatPassat
TrimxDrive30i2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$46,225$31,165$33,465$34,220
Adjustments for Features-1,95000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,275$31,165$33,465$34,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$42,535$29,839$32,045$32,769
Adjustments for Features-1,79400-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,741$29,839$32,045$32,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelX3PassatPassatPassat
TrimxDrive30i2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control$250   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo organizer$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats $75$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Wood trim$300   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,590$3,640$3,640$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,79400-96

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
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.3,167 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 xDrive30i

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 OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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