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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: $34,095

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,670

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelPassatX1
TrimV6 SEL PremiumxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $39,100
Base Invoice $31,600 $36,650
Rear spoiler 375  
Ultimate Package   4,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   120
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler 300  
Ultimate Package   4,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   110
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 375 5,920
Options (change) 300 5,390
Destination 770 995
Total Price $34,095 $46,015
Total Invoice $32,670 $43,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,862
Model Year20122015
ModelPassatX1
TrimV6 SEL PremiumxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,095$46,015
Adjustments for Features0-4,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,095$41,200
Total Invoice$32,670$43,035
Adjustments for Features0-4,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,670$38,532

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X1

Model Year20122015
ModelPassatX1
TrimV6 SEL PremiumxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$3,325$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,503

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW X1

Model Year20122015
ModelPassatX1
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in108.7 in
Length191.6 in176.5 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height58.5 in60.8 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.947.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested214060%
Total Not Requested140040%

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