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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: $32,490

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201420142014
Model1-Series1-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim128i135i1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Premium Package 3,700 3,400      
Cold Weather Package 750 600      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
iPod integration 400 400      
HD radio 350 350      
Proximity key 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Premium Package 3,365 3,095      
Cold Weather Package 685 545      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
iPod integration 365 365      
HD radio 315 315      
Proximity key 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 8,945 8,495 375 375 375
Options (change) 8,135 7,725 300 300 300
Destination 825 825 820 820 820
Total Price $38,370 $44,220 $32,490 $34,590 $35,460
Total Invoice $35,450 $40,840 $31,131 $33,146 $33,980

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,445
Model Year20082008201420142014
Model1-Series1-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim128i135i1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,370$44,220$32,490$34,590$35,460
Adjustments for Features0-900-1,175-1,175-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,370$43,320$31,315$33,415$34,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$35,450$40,840$31,131$33,146$33,980
Adjustments for Features0-831-1,126-1,126-1,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,450$40,009$30,005$32,020$32,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,559$0$2,015$2,753

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008201420142014
Model1-Series1-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim128i135i1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row low console$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,140$3,040$3,315$3,315$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$1,175$1,175$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-831-1,126-1,126-1,222

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082014
Model1-SeriesPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in110.4 in
Length171.7 in191.6 in
Width68.8 in72.2 in
Height56.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested258076%
Total Not Requested80024%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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%

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