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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: $9,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $9,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelPassat1-Series
Trim3.6 VR6135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,950 $39,300
Base Invoice $27,513 $36,335
Sport Package 300  
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Navigation system 1,800 2,150
M Sport Package   1,300
Premium Package   1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum trim   0
Obstacle detection, rear   380
7-speed automated manual   450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Sport Package 274  
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Navigation system 1,589 1,955
M Sport Package   1,185
Premium Package   1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Aluminum trim   0
Obstacle detection, rear   345
7-speed automated manual   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 7,350 7,430
Options (change) 6,660 6,785
Destination 630 895
Total Price $37,930 $47,625
Total Invoice $34,803 $44,015

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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: $9,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,782
Model Year20062012
ModelPassat1-Series
Trim3.6 VR6135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$37,930$47,625
Adjustments for Features0-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,930$47,160
Total Invoice$34,803$44,015
Adjustments for Features0-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,803$43,585

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelPassat1-Series
Trim3.6 VR6135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
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 
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$2,340$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-430

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelPassat1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in104.7 in
Length188.2 in172.2 in
Width71.7 in68.8 in
Height58.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,439 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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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
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested416579%
Total Not Requested111521%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
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%

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