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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: $37,565

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,939

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelPassatX3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,995 $54,300
Base Invoice $34,519 $51,180
Rear spoiler 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Navigation system   1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Rear spoiler 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300  
Navigation system   1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Temporary spare tire   140
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Options (change) 750 4,600
Options (change) 600 4,235
Destination 820 995
Total Price $37,565 $59,895
Total Invoice $35,939 $56,410

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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: $14,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,403
Model Year20152018
ModelPassatX3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6355hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/50-19
Total Price$37,565$59,895
Adjustments for Features0-7,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,565$52,390
Total Invoice$35,939$56,410
Adjustments for Features0-7,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,939$49,342

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152018
ModelPassatX3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumM40i
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 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
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
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
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,025$11,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,068

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152018
ModelPassatX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in112.8 in
Length191.6 in185.9 in
Width72.2 in74.4 in
Height58.5 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,423 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.962.7 ft3

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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 information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested66560%
Total Not Requested45040%

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