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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,230

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $7,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,013

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $7,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062007
ModelPassatX3
Trim3.6 VR63.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $38,000
Base Invoice $27,513 $34,960
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Sport Package 300 2,200
AWD 1,950  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800
Rear side airbags 350 385
Premium Package   2,550
Xenon HID headlights   800
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Heated front seats   500
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Sport Package 274 2,000
AWD 1,900  
Navigation system 1,589 1,640
Rear side airbags 310 350
Premium Package   2,320
Xenon HID headlights   730
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Heated front seats   455
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 9,650 9,410
Options (change) 8,870 8,560
Destination 630 775
Total Price $40,230 $48,185
Total Invoice $37,013 $44,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,935
Model Year20062007
ModelPassatX3
Trim3.6 VR63.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$40,230$48,185
Adjustments for Features0-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,230$46,720
Total Invoice$37,013$44,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,013$42,948

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062007
ModelPassatX3
Trim3.6 VR63.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,090$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,347

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062007
ModelPassatX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in110.1 in
Length188.2 in179.7 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.271.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
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 control125No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
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 row125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested414078%
Total Not Requested114022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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