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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: $39,880

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $7,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,703

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $7,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
Model1-SeriesPassat
Trim135i3.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $29,950
Base Invoice $36,335 $27,513
Premium Package 1,750  
Navigation system 2,150 1,800
M Sport Package 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Sport Package   300
AWD   1,950
Premium Package 1,595  
Navigation system 1,955 1,589
M Sport Package 1,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Sport Package   274
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 7,430 9,300
Options (change) 6,785 8,560
Destination 895 630
Total Price $47,625 $39,880
Total Invoice $44,015 $36,703

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,173
Model Year20122006
Model1-SeriesPassat
Trim135i3.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$47,625$39,880
Adjustments for Features0-935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,625$38,945
Total Invoice$44,015$36,703
Adjustments for Features0-861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,015$35,842

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122006
Model1-SeriesPassat
Trim135i3.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,105$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-861

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122006
Model1-SeriesPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in106.7 in
Length172.2 in188.2 in
Width68.8 in71.7 in
Height56.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,439 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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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested123078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested025%
Total Not Requested075%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested416579%
Total Not Requested111521%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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