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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: $41,715

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $19,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,605

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $19,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
ModelX3Passat
TrimM40i3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,300 $31,370
Base Invoice $51,180 $29,095
Navigation system 1,700 1,800
Temporary spare tire 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Sunshades, second row 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights   950
Sport Package   4,030
AWD   1,950
Adaptive cruise control   975
iPod integration   0
Navigation system 1,565 1,589
Temporary spare tire 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Heated front seats 460  
Sunshades, second row 230  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Xenon HID headlights   839
Sport Package   3,681
AWD   1,900
Adaptive cruise control   861
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 6,050 9,705
Options (change) 5,570 8,870
Destination 995 640
Total Price $61,345 $41,715
Total Invoice $57,745 $38,605

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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: $13,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,017
Model Year20182007
ModelX3Passat
TrimM40i3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine355hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19235/40-18
Total Price$61,345$41,715
Adjustments for Features-6,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,840$41,715
Total Invoice$57,745$38,605
Adjustments for Features-6,1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,622$38,605

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182007
ModelX3Passat
TrimM40i3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
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
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 
Total Value of Features$11,845$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1230

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182007
ModelX3Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.8 in106.7 in
Length185.9 in188.0 in
Width74.4 in71.7 in
Height66.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft361.7 ft3

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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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Cargo net40No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested369079%
Total Not Requested96521%

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