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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: $35,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,721

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelPassat1-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,995 $39,300
Base Invoice $32,601 $36,335
Rear spoiler 375  
BMW Assist   650
M Sport Package   1,300
Premium Package   1,750
Navigation system   2,150
7-speed automated manual   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Rear spoiler 300  
BMW Assist   590
M Sport Package   1,185
Premium Package   1,595
Navigation system   1,955
7-speed automated manual   430
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
Obstacle detection, rear   345
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 375 8,830
Options (change) 300 8,060
Destination 820 895
Total Price $35,190 $49,025
Total Invoice $33,721 $45,290

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,696
Model Year20172012
ModelPassat1-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/40-18
Total Price$35,190$49,025
Adjustments for Features-2,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,970$49,025
Total Invoice$33,721$45,290
Adjustments for Features-2,1270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,594$45,290

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelPassat1-Series
TrimV6 SEL Premium135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,250$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1270

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelPassat1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in104.7 in
Length191.6 in172.2 in
Width72.2 in68.8 in
Height58.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.3,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 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%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested143091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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