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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: $35,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,721

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelPassatX3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,995 $41,050
Base Invoice $32,601 $37,965
Rear spoiler 375  
Navigation system   2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Premium Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
App support   250
Rearview camera   400
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Rear spoiler 300  
Navigation system   1,955
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Premium Package   3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
App support   230
Rearview camera   365
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 375 9,090
Options (change) 300 8,280
Destination 820 875
Total Price $35,190 $51,015
Total Invoice $33,721 $47,120

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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: $14,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,503
Model Year20172011
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$35,190$51,015
Adjustments for Features0-970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,190$50,045
Total Invoice$33,721$47,120
Adjustments for Features0-896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,721$46,224

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172011
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats$200 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,800$7,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-896

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172011
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 Weight3,481 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
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 mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested120040%
Total Not Requested179060%

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