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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: $35,585

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,079

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192014
ModelX3Passat
TrimM40iV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,650 $34,265
Base Invoice $51,505 $32,860
Navigation system 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700  
Cargo mat   125
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation system 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Heated front seats 460  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565  
Cargo mat   99
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 4,600 500
Options (change) 4,235 399
Destination 995 820
Total Price $60,245 $35,585
Total Invoice $56,735 $34,079

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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: $16,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,155
Model Year20192014
ModelX3Passat
TrimM40iV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19235/45-18
Total Price$60,245$35,585
Adjustments for Features-7,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,280$35,585
Total Invoice$56,735$34,079
Adjustments for Features-7,5010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,234$34,079

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20192014
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
App support$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
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$11,540$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5010

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20192014
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.3,446 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested66560%
Total Not Requested45040%

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