Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2009 BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,715

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $5,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,625

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $4,848

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg1-Series1-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDI128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,300 $48,900 $42,800 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $36,203 $44,997 $39,409 $28,885 $36,335
Technology Package 3,350 3,350 3,350    
Lux Package 2,900   2,900    
Cold Weather Package       700 550
Premium Package       3,400 1,750
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Heated steering wheel       190  
Obstacle detection, rear       380 380
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Technology Package 2,959 2,959 2,959    
Lux Package 2,561   2,561    
Cold Weather Package       635 500
Premium Package       3,095 1,595
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Heated steering wheel       175  
Obstacle detection, rear       345 345
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Options (change) 6,250 3,350 6,250 8,620 5,730
Options (change) 5,520 2,959 5,520 7,845 5,215
Destination 750 750 750 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 0 0
Total Price $46,300 $53,000 $48,650 $40,715 $45,925
Total Invoice $42,473 $48,706 $44,529 $37,625 $42,445

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Touareg dealer quotes or BMW 1-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $445
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg1-Series1-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDI128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6350hp V8225hp V6 D230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11300, 11300, 11180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17275/45-19255/60-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$46,300$53,000$48,650$40,715$45,925
Adjustments for Features-4,800-5,650-4,8000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,500$47,350$43,850$40,715$45,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$2,350$0$5,110
Total Invoice$42,473$48,706$44,529$37,625$42,445
Adjustments for Features-4,403-5,192-4,3930-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,070$43,514$40,136$37,625$42,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,444$2,066$0$4,728

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg1-Series1-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDI128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100 $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$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 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,840$7,690$6,840$2,040$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,800$5,650$4,800$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,403-5,192-4,3930-92

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelTouareg1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in104.7 in
Length187.2 in172.2 in
Width75.9 in68.8 in
Height68.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft310.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested393099%
Total Not Requested501%
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested153097%
Total Not Requested503%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.