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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: $34,820

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,345

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelX3Passat
TrimxDrive35iV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,050 $33,525
Base Invoice $37,965 $32,151
Premium Package 3,450  
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Cargo mat   125
Rear spoiler   375
Premium Package 3,140  
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Cargo mat   99
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 7,690 500
Options (change) 7,000 399
Destination 875 795
Total Price $49,615 $34,820
Total Invoice $45,840 $33,345

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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: $10,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,277
Model Year20112013
ModelX3Passat
TrimxDrive35iV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$49,615$34,820
Adjustments for Features-4,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,050$34,820
Total Invoice$45,840$33,345
Adjustments for Features-4,2180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,622$33,345

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112013
ModelX3Passat
TrimxDrive35iV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,165$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2180

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112013
ModelX3Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.4 in
Length183.0 in191.6 in
Width74.1 in72.2 in
Height65.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested119040%
Total Not Requested180060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested66566%
Total Not Requested35034%

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