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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: $33,020

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,492

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim128i135i1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,150 $36,050 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $27,000 $33,345 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Premium Package 4,100 3,400      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
iPod integration 400 400      
Heated front seats 500        
HD radio 350 350      
Proximity key 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Cold Weather Package   600      
Sport Package   1,100      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   120      
Lighting Package     1,095    
Floor mats     235    
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Premium Package 3,730 3,095      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
iPod integration 365 365      
Heated front seats 455        
HD radio 315 315      
Proximity key 455 455      
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Cold Weather Package   545      
Sport Package   1,000      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   110      
Lighting Package     942    
Floor mats     185    
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 10,100 9,820 1,705 375 375
Options (change) 9,190 8,935 1,427 300 300
Destination 875 875 820 820 820
Total Price $40,125 $46,745 $33,020 $35,465 $38,030
Total Invoice $37,065 $43,155 $31,492 $33,985 $36,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,372
Model Year20102010201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim128i135i1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6S6
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$40,125$46,745$33,020$35,465$38,030
Adjustments for Features0-750-2,935-4,045-4,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,125$45,995$30,085$31,420$33,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,870$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$37,065$43,155$31,492$33,985$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-692-2,799-3,876-3,972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,065$42,463$28,693$30,109$32,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,398$0$1,416$3,780

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102010201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim128i135i1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100   
Ski sack $50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15   
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
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   
Headlight washers $50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,930$3,680$5,865$6,975$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$2,935$4,045$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-692-2,799-3,876-3,972

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102016
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.3,231 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested353082%
Total Not Requested75018%

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 mirrors50Yes
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 Requested263085%
Total Not Requested45015%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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