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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: $35,120

Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,654

Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelPassatX3
TrimTDI SEL PremiumxDrive28d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,925 $42,750
Base Invoice $32,534 $40,440
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
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) 375 6,350
Options (change) 300 5,845
Destination 820 995
Total Price $35,120 $50,095
Total Invoice $33,654 $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: $10,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,398
Model Year20152017
ModelPassatX3
TrimTDI SEL PremiumxDrive28d
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$35,120$50,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,120$45,615
Total Invoice$33,654$47,280
Adjustments for Features0-4,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,654$43,052

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152017
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 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
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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
Text dictation $50
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,175$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,228

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152017
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 Weight3,497 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 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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested66560%
Total Not Requested45040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%

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