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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: $42,265

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $8,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,457

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $7,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelX3Passat
TrimxDrive30iVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,850 $39,200
Base Invoice $35,920 $36,669
Xenon HID headlights 900  
Sport Package 2,300  
Premium Package 3,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Aluminum trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Heated front seats 500 225
Rear side airbags 385 350
Navigation system 1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights 820  
Sport Package 2,095  
Premium Package 3,415  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Aluminum trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Heated front seats 455 199
Rear side airbags 350 310
Navigation system 1,640 1,589
Options (change) 10,935 2,375
Options (change) 9,960 2,098
Destination 875 690
Total Price $50,660 $42,265
Total Invoice $46,755 $39,457

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,844
Model Year20102008
ModelX3Passat
TrimxDrive30iVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine260hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/40-18
Total Price$50,660$42,265
Adjustments for Features0-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,660$41,680
Total Invoice$46,755$39,457
Adjustments for Features0-546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,755$38,911

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102008
ModelX3Passat
TrimxDrive30iVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
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 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,005$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-546

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102008
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 Weight4,012 lb.3,997 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 xDrive30i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested160048%
Total Not Requested170052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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