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BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,165 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $14,980 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,839 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $13,311 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | X3 | X3 | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | sDrive28i | xDrive28i | xDrive28d | xDrive35i | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,950 | $40,950 | $42,450 | $46,800 | $29,895 | $32,195 | $32,950 |
| Base Invoice | $36,515 | $38,355 | $39,735 | $43,735 | $28,670 | $30,876 | $31,600 |
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | |||
| Text dictation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,200 | 3,200 | 3,200 | 2,200 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Cargo mat | 125 | 125 | 125 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,775 | |||
| Text dictation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,910 | 2,910 | 2,910 | 2,000 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Cargo mat | 99 | 99 | 99 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,200 | 6,200 | 6,200 | 5,200 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Options (change) | 5,640 | 5,640 | 5,640 | 4,730 | 399 | 399 | 399 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 770 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $46,145 | $48,145 | $49,645 | $52,995 | $31,165 | $33,465 | $34,220 |
| Total Invoice | $43,150 | $44,990 | $46,370 | $49,460 | $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: $11,115 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,697 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | X3 | X3 | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | sDrive28i | xDrive28i | xDrive28d | xDrive35i | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/50-18 | 245/50-18 | 245/50-18 | 245/50-18 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $46,145 | $48,145 | $49,645 | $52,995 | $31,165 | $33,465 | $34,220 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,865 | -5,815 | -5,815 | -6,715 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,280 | $42,330 | $43,830 | $46,280 | $31,165 | $33,465 | $34,120 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $50 | $1,550 | $4,000 | $0 | $2,300 | $2,955 |
| Total Invoice | $43,150 | $44,990 | $46,370 | $49,460 | $29,839 | $32,045 | $32,769 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,614 | -5,434 | -5,431 | -6,267 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,536 | $39,556 | $40,939 | $43,193 | $29,839 | $32,045 | $32,673 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $20 | $1,403 | $3,657 | $0 | $2,206 | $2,834 |
Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | X3 | X3 | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | sDrive28i | xDrive28i | xDrive28d | xDrive35i | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | ||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $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 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| 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 | |||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,065 | $9,015 | $9,015 | $9,915 | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,865 | $5,815 | $5,815 | $6,715 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,614 | -5,434 | -5,431 | -6,267 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | X3 | Passat |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 183.8 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,031 lb. | 3,167 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.7 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.9 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1850 | 62% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1850 | 62% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1850 | 62% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
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