BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2017

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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: $28,425

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,220

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
Model1-Series1-SeriesJetta
Trim128i135i1.8T SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,400 $35,850 $26,995
Base Invoice $27,230 $33,160 $25,915
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Power front seats 995 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
iPod integration 400 400  
Heated front seats 500    
HD radio 350 350  
Proximity key 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Cold Weather Package   600  
Sport Package   1,100  
6-speed manual   0  
Floor mats     235
Rear spoiler     375
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Power front seats 905 905  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
iPod integration 365 365  
Heated front seats 455    
HD radio 315 315  
Proximity key 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Cold Weather Package   545  
Sport Package   1,000  
6-speed manual   0  
Floor mats     185
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 7,565 7,865 610
Options (change) 6,880 7,150 485
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $37,790 $44,540 $28,425
Total Invoice $34,935 $41,135 $27,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,372
Model Year200920092017
Model1-Series1-SeriesJetta
Trim128i135i1.8T SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$37,790$44,540$28,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,790$43,490$25,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,700$0
Total Invoice$34,935$41,135$27,220
Adjustments for Features0-970-2,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,935$40,165$24,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,230$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920092017
Model1-Series1-SeriesJetta
Trim128i135i1.8T SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Ski sack $50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, 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
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,025$3,075$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-970-2,657

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092017
Model1-SeriesJetta
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in104.4 in
Length171.7 in183.3 in
Width68.8 in70.0 in
Height56.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

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%
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%
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

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