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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: $31,495

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $16,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,369

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $15,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelPassatX3X3
TrimKomfortxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,755 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $26,861 $40,160 $51,180
Navigation system 1,990 1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Sunshades, second row   250 250
Heated front seats   500 500
Panoramic sunroof   1,350  
Navigation system 1,758 1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Sunshades, second row   230 230
Heated front seats   460 460
Panoramic sunroof   1,240  
Options (change) 1,990 4,500 3,150
Options (change) 1,758 4,140 2,900
Destination 750 995 995
Total Price $31,495 $47,945 $58,445
Total Invoice $29,369 $45,295 $55,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,670
Model Year201020182018
ModelPassatX3X3
TrimKomfortxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionS6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/60-18245/50-19
Total Price$31,495$47,945$58,445
Adjustments for Features0-7,680-10,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,495$40,265$48,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,100
Total Invoice$29,369$45,295$55,075
Adjustments for Features0-7,256-9,499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,369$38,039$45,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,537

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year201020182018
ModelPassatX3X3
TrimKomfortxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,075$10,755$13,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,680$10,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,256-9,499

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102018
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 Weight3,513 lb.4,151 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 xDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%

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