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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $195

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelPassat1-Series1-Series
Trim3.6 VR6128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,950 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $27,513 $27,295 $33,640
Sport Package 300   1,100
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
Navigation system 1,800 2,100 2,100
Cold Weather Package   900 600
Premium Package   2,650 1,950
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Aluminum trim     0
Sport Package 274   1,000
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
Navigation system 1,589 1,910 1,910
Cold Weather Package   820 545
Premium Package   2,410 1,775
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Aluminum trim     0
Options (change) 7,350 7,800 7,000
Options (change) 6,660 7,100 6,370
Destination 630 875 875
Total Price $37,930 $38,125 $44,225
Total Invoice $34,803 $35,270 $40,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $751
Model Year200620112011
ModelPassat1-Series1-Series
Trim3.6 VR6128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$37,930$38,125$44,225
Adjustments for Features-3100-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,620$38,125$44,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,000
Total Invoice$34,803$35,270$40,885
Adjustments for Features-2840-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,519$35,270$40,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,523

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year200620112011
ModelPassat1-Series1-Series
Trim3.6 VR6128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,190$1,880$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2840-92

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062011
ModelPassat1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in104.7 in
Length188.2 in171.7 in
Width71.7 in68.8 in
Height58.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft310.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested416579%
Total Not Requested111521%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested243070%
Total Not Requested102530%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested153068%
Total Not Requested72532%
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%
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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