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

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,885

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $13,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,780

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $14,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg1-Series1-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,450 $47,950 $60,565 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $42,273 $45,601 $57,598 $28,885 $36,335
Executive Package 9,550 9,550      
Premium Package       3,400 1,750
Convenience Package       1,650  
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Heated front seats       500  
Heated steering wheel       190  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Cold Weather Package         550
Obstacle detection, rear         380
Proximity key         500
Executive Package 9,081 9,081      
Premium Package       3,095 1,595
Convenience Package       1,500  
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Heated front seats       455  
Heated steering wheel       175  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Cold Weather Package         500
Obstacle detection, rear         345
Proximity key         455
Options (change) 9,550 9,550 0 8,790 6,230
Options (change) 9,081 9,081 0 8,000 5,670
Destination 820 820 820 895 895
Total Price $54,820 $58,320 $61,385 $40,885 $46,425
Total Invoice $52,174 $55,502 $58,418 $37,780 $42,900

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,660
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg1-Series1-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12620, 12?, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$54,820$58,320$61,385$40,885$46,425
Adjustments for Features-6,025-6,025-5,9250-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,795$52,295$55,460$40,885$46,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$6,665$0$5,390
Total Invoice$52,174$55,502$58,418$37,780$42,900
Adjustments for Features-5,734-5,734-5,6390-139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,440$49,768$52,779$37,780$42,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,328$6,339$0$4,981

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouareg1-Series1-Series
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
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  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Headlight washers    $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$8,315$8,315$8,215$2,290$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,025$6,025$5,925$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,734-5,734-5,6390-139

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelTouareg1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.9 in104.7 in
Length188.8 in172.2 in
Width76.4 in68.8 in
Height68.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested222546%
Total Not Requested260054%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested222546%
Total Not Requested260054%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested378095%
Total Not Requested2005%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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