BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2010 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2012

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BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,260

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $9,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,841

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
Model1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim135iR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,050 $33,990
Base Invoice $33,345 $32,631
Sport Package 1,100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 120  
Cold Weather Package 600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Aluminum trim 0  
iPod integration 400  
Navigation system 2,100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,375  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Sport Package 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 110  
Cold Weather Package 545  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Aluminum trim 0  
iPod integration 365  
Navigation system 1,910  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,305  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 8,545 1,500
Options (change) 7,830 1,440
Destination 875 770
Total Price $45,470 $36,260
Total Invoice $42,050 $34,841

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,689
Model Year20102012
Model1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim135iR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,470$36,260
Adjustments for Features0-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,470$35,760
Total Invoice$42,050$34,841
Adjustments for Features0-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,050$34,361

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102012
Model1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim135iR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,925$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-480

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102012
Model1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in101.5 in
Length171.7 in165.4 in
Width68.8 in70.3 in
Height56.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.046.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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