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BMW X1 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X1 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,040

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $8,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
ModelX1Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive28iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,900 $36,945
M Sport Design 3,500  
Premium Tier 3,250  
Driving Assistance Package 700  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 400  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
M Sport Design 3,220  
Premium Tier 2,990  
Driving Assistance Package 645  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 920  
Panoramic sunroof 1,060  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 370  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 12,450 1,100
Options (change) 11,460 1,056
Destination 995 995
Total Price $47,345 $39,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,444
Model Year20182021
ModelX1Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive28iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,345$39,040
Adjustments for Features-3,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,990$39,040

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Features Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182021
ModelX1Golf / GTI
TrimsDrive28iGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,630$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1650

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X1 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182021
ModelX1Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in103.8 in
Length174.8 in167.6 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height63.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.3,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.7 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X1 sDrive28i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Bodyside cladding100No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested65031%
Total Not Requested145069%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested91534%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

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