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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $29,995 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | ||||
| Difference: $10,430 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,827 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | ||||
| Difference: $8,538 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | 135is | GTI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $31,200 | $39,300 | $43,250 | $23,695 |
| Base Invoice | $28,885 | $36,335 | $39,970 | $22,747 |
| Premium Package | 3,600 | 2,400 | 2,400 | |
| Technology Package | 2,350 | 2,350 | 2,350 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | |||
| Sport seats | 400 | 400 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |||
| Autobahn Package | 5,530 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 2,185 | 2,185 | |
| Technology Package | 2,140 | 2,140 | 2,140 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | |||
| Sport seats | 365 | 365 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |||
| Autobahn Package | 5,310 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,300 | 6,200 | 5,800 | 5,530 |
| Options (change) | 7,555 | 5,645 | 5,280 | 5,310 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 770 |
| Total Price | $40,425 | $46,425 | $49,975 | $29,995 |
| Total Invoice | $37,365 | $42,905 | $46,175 | $28,827 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,250 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,523 | ||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | 135is | GTI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 320hp I6 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 300, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 | 215/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $40,425 | $46,425 | $49,975 | $29,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,180 | -2,430 | -2,505 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,245 | $43,995 | $47,470 | $29,995 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,750 | $9,225 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $37,365 | $42,905 | $46,175 | $28,827 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,015 | -2,246 | -2,315 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,350 | $40,659 | $43,860 | $28,827 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,309 | $8,510 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | 135is | GTI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,805 | $4,055 | $4,130 | $1,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,180 | $2,430 | $2,505 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,015 | -2,246 | -2,315 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 |
| Model | 1-Series | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,209 lb. | 2,969 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.4 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.0 in | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 | 46.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2430 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 42% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| Sport seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 75% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1230 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 41% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| Sport seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 75% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1230 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 41% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 3675 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 14% |
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