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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
Model1-Series1-SeriesPassatPassat
Trim128i135i2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $30,353 $33,230
Premium Package 3,400 1,750    
BMW Assist 650 650    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
App support 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Convenience Package 1,650      
M Sport Package   1,300    
Proximity key   500    
Obstacle detection, rear   380    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Premium Package 3,095 1,595    
BMW Assist 590 590    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
App support 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Convenience Package 1,500      
M Sport Package   1,185    
Proximity key   455    
Obstacle detection, rear   345    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 9,500 8,380 375 375
Options (change) 8,645 7,630 300 300
Destination 895 895 850 850
Total Price $41,595 $48,575 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $38,425 $44,860 $31,503 $34,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,918
Model Year2012201220182018
Model1-Series1-SeriesPassatPassat
Trim128i135i2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,595$48,575$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-450-4,170-4,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,595$48,125$28,705$31,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,530$0$2,850
Total Invoice$38,425$44,860$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-416-3,996-4,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,425$44,444$27,507$30,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,019$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220182018
Model1-Series1-SeriesPassatPassat
Trim128i135i2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $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
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Metal pedals  $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Total Value of Features$2,780$3,230$6,950$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$4,170$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-416-3,996-4,140

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122018
Model1-SeriesPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in110.4 in
Length172.2 in191.6 in
Width68.8 in72.2 in
Height56.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.3,275 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
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 Requested313079%
Total Not Requested85021%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested133084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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%

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