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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: $14,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,345

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelPassatX3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,525 $41,050
Base Invoice $32,151 $37,965
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo mat 125  
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo mat 99  
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 500 7,690
Options (change) 399 7,000
Destination 795 875
Total Price $34,820 $49,615
Total Invoice $33,345 $45,840

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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: $10,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,277
Model Year20132011
ModelPassatX3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$34,820$49,615
Adjustments for Features0-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,820$45,050
Total Invoice$33,345$45,840
Adjustments for Features0-4,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,345$41,622

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132011
ModelPassatX3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,600$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,218

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132011
ModelPassatX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in110.6 in
Length191.6 in183.0 in
Width72.2 in74.1 in
Height58.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.4,222 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 in36.8 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 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested66566%
Total Not Requested35034%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested119040%
Total Not Requested180060%

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