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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: $28,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelX3Passat
TrimM40iV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,300 $34,650
Base Invoice $51,180 $33,230
Driving Assistance Package 900  
Premium Tier 2,950  
Parking Assistance Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700  
Heated second row seats 350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Rear spoiler   375
Driving Assistance Package 830  
Premium Tier 2,715  
Parking Assistance Package 645  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565  
Heated second row seats 320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 8,800 375
Options (change) 8,100 300
Destination 995 850
Total Price $64,095 $35,875
Total Invoice $60,275 $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: $20,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,870
Model Year20182018
ModelX3Passat
TrimM40iV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19235/45-18
Total Price$64,095$35,875
Adjustments for Features-7,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,625$35,875
Total Invoice$60,275$34,380
Adjustments for Features-7,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,250$34,380

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelX3Passat
TrimM40iV6 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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
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 automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto 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
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 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,720$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0250

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelX3Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.8 in110.4 in
Length185.9 in191.6 in
Width74.4 in72.2 in
Height66.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested121556%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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