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BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,194

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $5,051

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,344

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $4,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
Model1-SeriesPassat
Trim135iVR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $36,050
Base Invoice $32,290 $33,597
Sport Package 1,100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Premium Package 3,400  
Cold Weather Package 600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Aluminum trim 0  
iPod integration 400 0
Navigation system 2,100 1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Heated front seats   225
Rear spoiler   479
AWD   1,950
Sport Package 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Premium Package 3,095  
Cold Weather Package 545  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Aluminum trim 0  
iPod integration 365 0
Navigation system 1,910 1,589
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Heated front seats   199
Rear spoiler   310
AWD   1,959
Options (change) 10,520 4,454
Options (change) 9,625 4,057
Destination 825 690
Total Price $46,245 $41,194
Total Invoice $42,740 $38,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,626
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,931
Model Year20082008
Model1-SeriesPassat
Trim135iVR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$46,245$41,194
Adjustments for Features0-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,245$40,619
Total Invoice$42,740$38,344
Adjustments for Features0-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,740$37,809

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
Model1-SeriesPassat
Trim135iVR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,340$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-535

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See a complete comparison of BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
Model1-SeriesPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in106.7 in
Length171.7 in188.2 in
Width68.8 in71.7 in
Height56.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested258084%
Total Not Requested50016%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0126%
Total Not Requested0-26%

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