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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: $38,030

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,445

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelX3Passat
TrimxDrive35iV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,900 $36,835
Base Invoice $41,490 $35,325
Premium Package 2,200  
Navigation system 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Cold Weather Package 950  
Driver Assistance Plus 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Rear spoiler   375
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation system 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Cold Weather Package 865  
Driver Assistance Plus 635  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 7,500 375
Options (change) 6,820 300
Destination 925 820
Total Price $53,325 $38,030
Total Invoice $49,235 $36,445

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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: $13,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,740
Model Year20142016
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$53,325$38,030
Adjustments for Features-2,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,105$38,030
Total Invoice$49,235$36,445
Adjustments for Features-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,185$36,445

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142016
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
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 collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,520$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0500

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142016
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.3,481 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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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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