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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: $37,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $3,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122021
Model1-Series1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim128i135iGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $36,945
Premium Package 3,400 1,750  
BMW Assist 650 650  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
App support 250 250  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
M Sport Package   1,300  
Premium Package 3,095 1,595  
BMW Assist 590 590  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
App support 230 230  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
M Sport Package   1,185  
Options (change) 9,250 8,000 0
Options (change) 8,420 7,285 0
Destination 895 895 995
Total Price $41,345 $48,195 $37,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,289
Model Year201220122021
Model1-Series1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim128i135iGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6228hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,345$48,195$37,940
Adjustments for Features0-450-3,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,345$47,745$34,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,400$0

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

Model Year201220122021
Model1-Series1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim128i135iGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
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 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$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$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,930$4,380$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-416-84

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

Model Year20122021
Model1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in103.8 in
Length172.2 in167.6 in
Width68.8 in70.8 in
Height56.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.2,874 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 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
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 seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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
Total Requested278070%
Total Not Requested120030%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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 opener100No
Total Requested128081%
Total Not Requested30019%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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