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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelPassatX3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,650 $43,950
Base Invoice $33,230 $40,615
Rear spoiler 375  
Premium Package   3,450
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Navigation system   2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Heated second row seats   450
Cold Weather Package   700
Rearview camera   400
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Rear spoiler 300  
Premium Package   3,140
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Navigation system   1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Heated second row seats   410
Cold Weather Package   635
Rearview camera   365
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 375 9,050
Options (change) 300 8,240
Destination 850 895
Total Price $35,875 $53,895
Total Invoice $34,380 $49,750

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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: $16,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,805
Model Year20182013
ModelPassatX3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$35,875$53,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,875$52,200
Total Invoice$34,380$49,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,380$48,185

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182013
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
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
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 
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
Headlight washers $50
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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,050$8,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,565

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,571 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%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested080%
Total Not Requested020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested81538%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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