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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: $15,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,871

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $13,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
Model1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim135iGTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $39,300 $24,995
Base Invoice $36,335 $23,995
Sport seats 400  
BMW Assist 650  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sport seats 365  
BMW Assist 590  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,550 1,100
Options (change) 2,340 1,056
Destination 925 820
Total Price $42,775 $26,915
Total Invoice $39,600 $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: $13,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,498
Model Year20132017
Model1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim135iGTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6210hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,775$26,915
Adjustments for Features-2,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,365$26,915
Total Invoice$39,600$25,871
Adjustments for Features-2,2310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,369$25,871

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

Model Year20132017
Model1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim135iGTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
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
Residual heat$50 
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
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,035$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2310

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

Model Year20132017
Model1-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in103.8 in
Length172.2 in167.5 in
Width68.8 in70.5 in
Height56.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,439 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 seats
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
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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