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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: $39,580

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $10,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,429

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $9,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelPassatX3
Trim3.6 VR6xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $41,050
Base Invoice $27,513 $37,965
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
AWD 1,950  
Navigation system 1,800 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Premium Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunshades, second row   250
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
AWD 1,900  
Navigation system 1,589 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Premium Package   3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunshades, second row   230
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 9,000 8,190
Options (change) 8,286 7,460
Destination 630 875
Total Price $39,580 $50,115
Total Invoice $36,429 $46,300

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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: $7,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,441
Model Year20062011
ModelPassatX3
Trim3.6 VR6xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/50-18
Total Price$39,580$50,115
Adjustments for Features0-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,580$47,485
Total Invoice$36,429$46,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,429$43,870

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062011
ModelPassatX3
Trim3.6 VR6xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Tires, run-flat $150
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 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic 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 passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Total Value of Features$4,540$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,430

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062011
ModelPassatX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in110.6 in
Length188.2 in183.0 in
Width71.7 in74.1 in
Height58.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.263.3 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
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
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested439083%
Total Not Requested89017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested154052%

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