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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: $34,820

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,345

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelPassatX3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,525 $38,850
Base Invoice $32,151 $35,920
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo mat 125  
Premium Package   3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system   1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo mat 99  
Premium Package   3,415
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Navigation system   1,640
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 500 6,600
Options (change) 399 6,010
Destination 795 875
Total Price $34,820 $46,325
Total Invoice $33,345 $42,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,242
Model Year20132010
ModelPassatX3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/55-17
Total Price$34,820$46,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,820$43,925
Total Invoice$33,345$42,805
Adjustments for Features0-2,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,345$40,587

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132010
ModelPassatX3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo organizer $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,040$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,218

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132010
ModelPassatX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in110.1 in
Length191.6 in179.7 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.971.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140042%
Total Not Requested190058%

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