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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: $42,890

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $18,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,008

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $17,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelPassatX3
TrimVR6M40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $54,300
Base Invoice $36,669 $51,180
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 225 500
Navigation system 1,800 1,700
Adaptive cruise control 975  
Temporary spare tire   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Aluminum trim   0
Sunshades, second row   250
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 199 460
Navigation system 1,589 1,565
Adaptive cruise control 861  
Temporary spare tire   140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Aluminum trim   0
Sunshades, second row   230
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 3,000 6,050
Options (change) 2,649 5,570
Destination 690 995
Total Price $42,890 $61,345
Total Invoice $40,008 $57,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,849
Model Year20082018
ModelPassatX3
TrimVR6M40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6355hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/50-19
Total Price$42,890$61,345
Adjustments for Features0-6,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,890$55,090
Total Invoice$40,008$57,745
Adjustments for Features0-5,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,008$51,857

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082018
ModelPassatX3
TrimVR6M40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
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 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,665$11,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,888

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082018
ModelPassatX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in112.8 in
Length188.0 in185.9 in
Width71.7 in74.4 in
Height59.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
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%

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