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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: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $22,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $21,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelX3Passat
TrimM40i3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,300 $29,950
Base Invoice $51,180 $27,513
Navigation system 1,700 1,800
Temporary spare tire 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunshades, second row 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700  
Heated front seats 500  
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Sport Package   300
Navigation system 1,565 1,589
Temporary spare tire 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Sunshades, second row 230  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565  
Heated front seats 460  
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Sport Package   274
Options (change) 4,850 7,350
Options (change) 4,465 6,660
Destination 995 630
Total Price $60,145 $37,930
Total Invoice $56,640 $34,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,322
Model Year20182006
ModelX3Passat
TrimM40i3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19235/45-17
Total Price$60,145$37,930
Adjustments for Features-7,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,165$37,930
Total Invoice$56,640$34,803
Adjustments for Features-7,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,125$34,803

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
ModelX3Passat
TrimM40i3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,345$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5150

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
ModelX3Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.8 in106.7 in
Length185.9 in188.2 in
Width74.4 in71.7 in
Height66.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		28.7 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.7 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested439083%
Total Not Requested89017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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