BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2016

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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: $30,100

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $10,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,929

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $8,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim128i135iHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $29,874 $28,109
BMW Assist 650 650    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Convenience Package 1,650      
Power front seats 995      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
App support 250 250    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Sunroof 1,050      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
M Sport Package   1,300    
Proximity key   500    
Obstacle detection, rear   380    
BMW Assist 590 590    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Convenience Package 1,500      
Power front seats 905      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
App support 230 230    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Sunroof 955      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
M Sport Package   1,185    
Proximity key   455    
Obstacle detection, rear   345    
Options (change) 8,145 6,630 0 0
Options (change) 7,410 6,035 0 0
Destination 895 895 820 820
Total Price $40,240 $46,825 $31,940 $30,100
Total Invoice $37,190 $43,265 $30,694 $28,929

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,318
Model Year2012201220162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim128i135iHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
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)180, 8180, 8?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,240$46,825$31,940$30,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,000-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,240$45,775$29,940$29,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,535$940$0
Total Invoice$37,190$43,265$30,694$28,929
Adjustments for Features0-970-1,922-1,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,190$42,295$28,772$27,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,105$900$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201220162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesJettaJetta
Trim128i135iHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
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 window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire   $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
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$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 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,000$3,050$4,000$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,000$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-970-1,922-1,057

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122016
Model1-SeriesJetta
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in104.4 in
Length172.2 in183.3 in
Width68.8 in70.0 in
Height56.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,209 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

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
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

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%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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