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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: $42,390

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112019
Model1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim135iR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,350 $40,395
Premium Package 1,950  
Sport Package 1,100  
Navigation system 2,100  
Cold Weather Package 600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 1,775  
Sport Package 1,000  
Navigation system 1,910  
Cold Weather Package 545  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 7,750 1,100
Options (change) 7,055 1,056
Destination 875 895
Total Price $44,975 $42,390

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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: $6,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,818
Model Year20112019
Model1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim135iR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6292hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$44,975$42,390
Adjustments for Features0-4,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,975$38,070

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

Model Year20112019
Model1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim135iR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,355$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-199

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

Model Year20112019
Model1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in103.8 in
Length171.7 in167.6 in
Width68.8 in70.8 in
Height56.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,373 lb.3,373 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.053.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested135560%
Total Not Requested90040%
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

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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