BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2011

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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $13,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $11,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132011
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesJetta
Trim128i135i135isSEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $43,250 $21,395
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $39,970 $20,539
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350  
Sport seats 400 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Sunroof 1,050     900
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Sport Package       700
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140  
Sport seats 365 365    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Sunroof 955     864
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Sport Package       672
Options (change) 4,850 3,800 3,400 1,600
Options (change) 4,415 3,460 3,095 1,536
Destination 925 925 925 770
Total Price $36,975 $44,025 $47,575 $23,765
Total Invoice $34,225 $40,720 $43,990 $22,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,755
Model Year2013201320132011
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesJetta
Trim128i135i135isSEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6170hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$36,975$44,025$47,575$23,765
Adjustments for Features-675-3,025-2,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$41,000$44,675$23,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$8,375$0
Total Invoice$34,225$40,720$43,990$22,845
Adjustments for Features-625-2,798-2,6810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,600$37,922$41,309$22,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,322$7,709$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2013201320132011
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesJetta
Trim128i135i135isSEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,150$4,500$4,375$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$3,025$2,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-625-2,798-2,6810

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132011
Model1-SeriesJetta
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in104.4 in
Length172.2 in182.2 in
Width68.8 in70.0 in
Height56.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,209 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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