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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: $27,570

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,342

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015
Model1-Series1-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim128i135i1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $25,380 $29,280
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $24,366 $28,109
Premium Package 2,650 1,950    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Proximity key 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Cold Weather Package   600    
Sport Package   1,100    
Lighting Package     995  
Rear spoiler     375  
Premium Package 2,410 1,775    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Proximity key 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Cold Weather Package   545    
Sport Package   1,000    
Lighting Package     856  
Rear spoiler     300  
Options (change) 7,550 7,150 1,370 0
Options (change) 6,870 6,505 1,156 0
Destination 875 875 820 820
Total Price $37,875 $44,375 $27,570 $30,100
Total Invoice $35,040 $41,020 $26,342 $28,929

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,526
Model Year2011201120152015
Model1-Series1-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim128i135i1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,875$44,375$27,570$30,100
Adjustments for Features-1,680-2,330-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,195$42,045$27,170$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$0$2,930
Total Invoice$35,040$41,020$26,342$28,929
Adjustments for Features-1,554-2,154-3820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,486$38,866$25,960$28,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,380$0$2,969

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201120152015
Model1-Series1-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim128i135i1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Ski sack $50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
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 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$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,830$4,480$2,550$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$2,330$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,554-2,154-3820

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112015
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.2,860 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
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
Total Requested203059%
Total Not Requested142541%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
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
Total Requested113050%
Total Not Requested112550%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

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