BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2006

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

Join Us

BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI 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.

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

Lowest Total Price: $23,010

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,957

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,123

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
Model1-Series1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim128i135iGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $20,340
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $18,526
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Sunroof 1,050    
Sport Package   1,100  
Leather Package     800
Luxury Package     1,240
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Sunroof 955    
Sport Package   1,000  
Leather Package     706
Luxury Package     1,095
Options (change) 2,100 2,150 2,040
Options (change) 1,910 1,955 1,801
Destination 875 875 630
Total Price $32,425 $39,375 $23,010
Total Invoice $30,080 $36,470 $20,957

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 BMW 1-Series dealer quotes or Volkswagen Golf / GTI 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: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,769
Model Year201120112006
Model1-Series1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim128i135iGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6180hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,425$39,375$23,010
Adjustments for Features-1,460-2,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,965$36,465$23,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,500$0
Total Invoice$30,080$36,470$20,957
Adjustments for Features-1,354-2,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,726$33,775$20,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,049$0

Return to top

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

Model Year201120112006
Model1-Series1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim128i135iGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
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$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,085$3,535$625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,460$2,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,354-2,6950

Return to top

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

Model Year20112006
Model1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in98.9 in
Length171.7 in164.9 in
Width68.8 in68.3 in
Height56.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.2,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.041.8 ft3

Return to top

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested111592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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 Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.