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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: $6,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201420142014
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim128i135i135is1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $43,250 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $39,970 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Premium Package 3,600 2,400 2,400      
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350      
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
Premium Package 3,275 2,185 2,185      
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140      
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Options (change) 7,000 5,800 5,800 375 375 375
Options (change) 6,370 5,280 5,280 300 300 300
Destination 925 925 925 820 820 820
Total Price $39,125 $46,025 $49,975 $32,490 $34,590 $35,460
Total Invoice $36,180 $42,540 $46,175 $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: $8,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,520
Model Year201320132013201420142014
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim128i135i135is1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,125$46,025$49,975$32,490$34,590$35,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-1,325-1,535-1,535-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,125$44,875$48,650$30,955$33,055$33,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,750$9,525$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$36,180$42,540$46,175$31,131$33,146$33,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,063-1,224-1,471-1,471-1,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,180$41,477$44,951$29,660$31,675$32,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,297$8,771$0$2,015$2,753

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201320132013201420142014
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesPassatPassatPassat
Trim128i135i135is1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$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$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Metal pedals  $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450$450
Wood trim $300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,865$3,015$3,190$3,400$3,400$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$1,325$1,535$1,535$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,063-1,224-1,471-1,471-1,567

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132014
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.3,167 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested343082%
Total Not Requested75018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99089%
Total Not Requested12511%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested163078%
Total Not Requested45022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99089%
Total Not Requested12511%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested163078%
Total Not Requested45022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99089%
Total Not Requested12511%

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