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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: $31,469

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $3,346

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,204

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $3,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelPassat1-Series1-Series
TrimKomfort128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,300 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $26,436 $26,490 $32,290
Navigation system 1,990 2,100 2,100
Rear spoiler 479    
Power front seats   995 995
Cold Weather Package   750 600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
iPod integration   400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Navigation system 1,758 1,910 1,910
Rear spoiler 310    
Power front seats   905 905
Cold Weather Package   685 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
iPod integration   365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Options (change) 2,469 5,390 5,240
Options (change) 2,068 4,905 4,765
Destination 700 825 825
Total Price $31,469 $34,815 $40,965
Total Invoice $29,204 $32,220 $37,880

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,951
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,577
Model Year200920082008
ModelPassat1-Series1-Series
TrimKomfort128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$31,469$34,815$40,965
Adjustments for Features-6050-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,864$34,815$39,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,950
Total Invoice$29,204$32,220$37,880
Adjustments for Features-5610-1,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,643$32,220$36,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year200920082008
ModelPassat1-Series1-Series
TrimKomfort128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,015$2,410$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5610-1,110

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,345 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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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
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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