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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: $30,414

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,401

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,230

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $3,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
Model1-Series1-SeriesPassat
Trim128i135iKomfort
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $27,195
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $25,412
Cold Weather Package 750 600  
Power front seats 995 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
iPod integration 400 400  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,990
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Rear spoiler     479
Cold Weather Package 685 545  
Power front seats 905 905  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
iPod integration 365 365  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,758
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Rear spoiler     310
Options (change) 5,390 5,240 2,469
Options (change) 4,905 4,765 2,068
Destination 825 825 750
Total Price $34,815 $40,965 $30,414
Total Invoice $32,220 $37,880 $28,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,206
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,737
Model Year200820082010
Model1-Series1-SeriesPassat
Trim128i135iKomfort
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$34,815$40,965$30,414
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,815$39,765$29,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$0
Total Invoice$32,220$37,880$28,230
Adjustments for Features0-1,110-747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,220$36,770$27,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082010
Model1-Series1-SeriesPassat
Trim128i135iKomfort
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights $50 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,410$3,610$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,110-747

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,253 lb.3,345 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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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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