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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: $26,915

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $15,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,871

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $13,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
Model1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim135iGTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,050 $24,995
Base Invoice $33,345 $23,995
Sport Package 1,100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 120  
Cold Weather Package 600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,375  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sport Package 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 110  
Cold Weather Package 545  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,305  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,595 1,100
Options (change) 5,145 1,056
Destination 875 820
Total Price $42,520 $26,915
Total Invoice $39,365 $25,871

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,258
Model Year20102017
Model1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim135iGTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,520$26,915
Adjustments for Features-1,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,185$26,915
Total Invoice$39,365$25,871
Adjustments for Features-1,2360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,129$25,871

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

Model Year20102017
Model1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim135iGTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar 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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,985$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2360

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

Model Year20102017
Model1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in103.8 in
Length171.7 in167.5 in
Width68.8 in70.5 in
Height56.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.3,278 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.052.7 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 GTI S

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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