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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X1 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X1 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,890

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $4,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,008

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $3,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatX1
TrimVR6xDrive28i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $34,800
Base Invoice $36,669 $32,695
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 225 500
Navigation system 1,800  
Adaptive cruise control 975  
Navigation Business   1,200
Premium Package   3,250
M Sport Package   2,450
Temporary spare tire   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Aluminum trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,000
Driver Assistance Plus Package   700
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 199 455
Navigation system 1,589  
Adaptive cruise control 861  
Navigation Business   1,090
Premium Package   2,960
M Sport Package   2,230
Temporary spare tire   135
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Aluminum trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   910
Driver Assistance Plus Package   635
Options (change) 3,000 11,250
Options (change) 2,649 10,235
Destination 690 995
Total Price $42,890 $47,045
Total Invoice $40,008 $43,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $565
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatX1
TrimVR6xDrive28i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$42,890$47,045
Adjustments for Features0-4,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,890$42,245
Total Invoice$40,008$43,925
Adjustments for Features0-4,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,008$39,443

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X1

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatX1
TrimVR6xDrive28i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,090$10,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,482

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X1

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatX1
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in105.1 in
Length188.0 in174.8 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height59.7 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Navigation Business
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested70020%
Total Not Requested282580%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

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