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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $19,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelX3Passat
TrimxDrive35iV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,800 $34,650
Base Invoice $43,735 $33,230
Premium Package 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900  
Navigation system 1,950  
Text dictation 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
LED headlights 1,900  
Heated front seats 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Rear spoiler   375
Premium Package 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730  
Navigation system 1,775  
Text dictation 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
LED headlights 1,730  
Heated front seats 455  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 10,450 375
Options (change) 9,510 300
Destination 995 850
Total Price $58,245 $35,875
Total Invoice $54,240 $34,380

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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: $17,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,325
Model Year20162018
ModelX3Passat
TrimxDrive35iV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$58,245$35,875
Adjustments for Features-4,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,375$35,875
Total Invoice$54,240$34,380
Adjustments for Features-4,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,705$34,380

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
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$10,070$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5350

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
ModelX3Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.4 in
Length183.8 in191.6 in
Width74.1 in72.2 in
Height66.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,571 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 Legroom36.5 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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

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