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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: $28,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,721

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelPassatX3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,995 $54,300
Base Invoice $32,601 $51,180
Rear spoiler 375  
Driving Assistance Package   900
Premium Tier   2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Apple CarPlay support   300
Heated second row seats   350
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Rear spoiler 300  
Driving Assistance Package   830
Premium Tier   2,715
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Temporary spare tire   140
Apple CarPlay support   275
Heated second row seats   320
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 375 8,100
Options (change) 300 7,455
Destination 820 995
Total Price $35,190 $63,395
Total Invoice $33,721 $59,630

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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: $21,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,400
Model Year20172018
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$35,190$63,395
Adjustments for Features0-6,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,190$56,475
Total Invoice$33,721$59,630
Adjustments for Features0-6,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,721$53,121

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172018
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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
Android Auto support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
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$4,050$10,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,509

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,481 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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested121556%

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