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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: $39,244

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $8,011

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,385

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $7,295

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Model Year20082013
ModelPassat1-Series
TrimVR6135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,050 $39,300
Base Invoice $33,597 $36,335
Rear spoiler 479  
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 225 500
Navigation system 1,800  
Sport seats   400
Technology Package   2,350
Premium Package   2,400
7-speed automated manual   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Aluminum trim   0
Rear spoiler 310  
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 199 455
Navigation system 1,589  
Sport seats   365
Technology Package   2,140
Premium Package   2,185
7-speed automated manual   430
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Obstacle detection, rear   345
Aluminum trim   0
Options (change) 2,504 7,030
Options (change) 2,098 6,420
Destination 690 925
Total Price $39,244 $47,255
Total Invoice $36,385 $43,680

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,796
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,172
Model Year20082013
ModelPassat1-Series
TrimVR6135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$39,244$47,255
Adjustments for Features0-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,244$46,040
Total Invoice$36,385$43,680
Adjustments for Features0-1,123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,385$42,557

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082013
ModelPassat1-Series
TrimVR6135i
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 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
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
Total Value of Features$2,365$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,123

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082013
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
BMW 1-Series 135i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested138066%
Total Not Requested70034%

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