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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: $7,276

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,230

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $6,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelPassat1-Series1-Series
TrimKomfort128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,195 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $25,412 $28,885 $36,335
Navigation system 1,990 2,150 2,150
Rear spoiler 479    
Power front seats   995  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Sunroof   1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Navigation system 1,758 1,955 1,955
Rear spoiler 310    
Power front seats   905  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Sunroof   955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 2,469 5,595 3,550
Options (change) 2,068 5,090 3,230
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $30,414 $37,690 $43,745
Total Invoice $28,230 $34,870 $40,460

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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: $8,216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,512
Model Year201020122012
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$37,690$43,745
Adjustments for Features-9400-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,474$37,690$42,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,605
Total Invoice$28,230$34,870$40,460
Adjustments for Features-8720-1,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,358$34,870$39,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,249

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201020122012
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 window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
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  
Second-row low console $100$100
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 cell phone link$100  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
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 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $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 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,350$2,410$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-8720-1,341

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,345 lb.3,209 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

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

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