BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2014

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BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,050

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,821

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
Model1-Series1-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim128i135iHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $31,895 $24,535
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $30,619 $23,553
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750    
Cold Weather Package 750 600    
Power front seats 995 995    
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
iPod integration 400 400    
Proximity key 500 500    
HD radio 350 350    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Sport Package   1,100    
6-speed manual   0    
Autobahn Package       2,290
Navigation Package       2,030
Rear spoiler       375
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685    
Cold Weather Package 685 545    
Power front seats 905 905    
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
iPod integration 365 365    
Proximity key 455 455    
HD radio 315 315    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Sport Package   1,000    
6-speed manual   0    
Autobahn Package       2,200
Navigation Package       1,948
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 7,790 7,940 0 4,695
Options (change) 7,090 7,220 0 4,448
Destination 825 825 820 820
Total Price $37,215 $43,665 $32,715 $30,050
Total Invoice $34,405 $40,335 $31,439 $28,821

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,459
Model Year2008200820142014
Model1-Series1-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim128i135iHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,215$43,665$32,715$30,050
Adjustments for Features-135-935-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,080$42,730$32,115$30,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,650$2,065$0
Total Invoice$34,405$40,335$31,439$28,821
Adjustments for Features-125-864-5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,280$39,471$30,862$28,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,191$2,041$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820142014
Model1-Series1-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim128i135iHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 $50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
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, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,360$3,160$2,825$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$935$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-125-864-5770

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082014
Model1-SeriesJetta
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in104.4 in
Length171.7 in182.2 in
Width68.8 in70.0 in
Height56.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144064%
Total Not Requested80036%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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