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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: $42,890

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $9,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212008
ModelX3X3X3Passat
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,000 $45,000 $56,600 $39,200
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,800
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 225
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Panoramic sunroof 1,350 1,350    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Aluminum trim     0  
iPod integration       0
Adaptive cruise control       975
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,589
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505  
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230  
Heated front seats 460 460 460 199
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690    
Panoramic sunroof 1,240 1,240    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105  
Aluminum trim     0  
iPod integration       0
Adaptive cruise control       861
Options (change) 8,150 8,150 6,050 3,000
Options (change) 7,500 7,500 5,570 2,649
Destination 995 995 995 690
Total Price $52,145 $54,145 $63,645 $42,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,088
Model Year2021202120212008
ModelX3X3X3Passat
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/50-19235/40-18
Total Price$52,145$54,145$63,645$42,890
Adjustments for Features-2,755-4,455-6,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,390$49,690$57,390$42,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$8,000$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2021202120212008
ModelX3X3X3Passat
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass   $0
LED headlights  $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,970$10,670$12,470$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,755$4,455$6,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-449-699-6450

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20212008
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 Weight4,042 lb.3,474 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 sDrive30i

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
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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
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 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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