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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: $30,414

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,461

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,230

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelPassat1-Series1-Series
TrimKomfort128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,195 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $25,412 $27,295 $33,640
Navigation system 1,990 2,100 2,100
Rear spoiler 479    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500  
Sunroof   1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Cold Weather Package     600
Premium Package     1,950
Navigation system 1,758 1,910 1,910
Rear spoiler 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455  
Sunroof   955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Cold Weather Package     545
Premium Package     1,775
Options (change) 2,469 4,550 5,550
Options (change) 2,068 4,140 5,050
Destination 750 875 875
Total Price $30,414 $34,875 $42,775
Total Invoice $28,230 $32,310 $39,565

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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: $5,401
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,952
Model Year201020112011
ModelPassat1-Series1-Series
TrimKomfort128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionS6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$30,414$34,875$42,775
Adjustments for Features-9400-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,474$34,875$39,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,295
Total Invoice$28,230$32,310$39,565
Adjustments for Features-8720-3,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,358$32,310$36,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,921

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201020112011
ModelPassat1-Series1-Series
TrimKomfort128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Second-row low console $100$100
Ski sack  $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  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,750$2,810$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$0$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments-8720-3,334

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20102011
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
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested83037%
Total Not Requested142563%

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