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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: $32,730

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $11,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,495

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $10,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelPassatX3
TrimKomfort3.0si
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $38,000
Base Invoice $27,727 $34,960
Rear side airbags 350 385
Navigation system 1,990 1,800
Comfort Seats   1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Heated front seats   500
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Rear side airbags 310 350
Navigation system 1,758 1,640
Comfort Seats   910
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Heated front seats   455
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 2,340 5,610
Options (change) 2,068 5,105
Destination 700 775
Total Price $32,730 $44,385
Total Invoice $30,495 $40,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,260
Model Year20092007
ModelPassatX3
TrimKomfort3.0si
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4260hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/55-17
Total Price$32,730$44,385
Adjustments for Features0-4,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,730$39,945
Total Invoice$30,495$40,840
Adjustments for Features0-4,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,495$36,755

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092007
ModelPassatX3
TrimKomfort3.0si
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$3,240$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,085

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092007
ModelPassatX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in110.1 in
Length188.0 in179.7 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height59.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,512 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Comfort Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested15025%
Total Not Requested45075%

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