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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: $33,465

Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,045

Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelPassatX3
TrimTDI SEL PremiumxDrive28d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,195 $42,750
Base Invoice $30,876 $40,440
Cargo mat 125  
Rear spoiler 375  
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Premium Package   1,750
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Cargo mat 99  
Rear spoiler 300  
Navigation system   1,795
Text dictation   0
Premium Package   1,610
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   460
Options (change) 500 6,350
Options (change) 399 5,845
Destination 770 995
Total Price $33,465 $50,095
Total Invoice $32,045 $47,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,818
Model Year20122017
ModelPassatX3
TrimTDI SEL PremiumxDrive28d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$33,465$50,095
Adjustments for Features0-5,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,465$44,355
Total Invoice$32,045$47,280
Adjustments for Features0-5,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,045$41,863

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122017
ModelPassatX3
TrimTDI SEL PremiumxDrive28d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
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
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,200$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,417

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122017
ModelPassatX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in110.6 in
Length191.6 in183.8 in
Width72.2 in74.1 in
Height58.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.963.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%

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