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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: $32,380

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $11,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $11,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelX3X3X3X3Passat
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $29,690
Base Invoice $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540 $27,727
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,990
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,350 1,350 1,350    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,758
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230  
Panoramic sunroof 1,230 1,230 1,230    
Options (change) 4,800 4,800 4,800 3,450 1,990
Options (change) 4,370 4,370 4,370 3,140 1,758
Destination 995 995 995 995 700
Total Price $44,295 $46,295 $47,795 $49,945 $32,380
Total Invoice $41,465 $43,305 $44,685 $46,675 $30,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,320
Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelX3X3X3X3Passat
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18235/45-17
Total Price$44,295$46,295$47,795$49,945$32,380
Adjustments for Features-4,230-6,180-6,180-6,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,065$40,115$41,615$43,115$32,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,050$0
Total Invoice$41,465$43,305$44,685$46,675$30,185
Adjustments for Features-3,960-5,781-5,778-6,3830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,505$37,524$38,907$40,292$30,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$19$1,402$2,787$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelX3X3X3X3Passat
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Hill descent control $250$250$250 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass    $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,305$9,255$9,255$9,905$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,230$6,180$6,180$6,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,960-5,781-5,778-6,3830

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152009
ModelX3Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in106.7 in
Length183.8 in188.0 in
Width74.1 in71.7 in
Height66.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.3,513 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%

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