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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,010

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,957

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $12,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGTI128i135i135is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,340 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $18,526 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Leather Package 800      
Luxury Package 1,240      
Sport seats   400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450
Sunroof   1,050    
Leather Package 706      
Luxury Package 1,095      
Sport seats   365 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320
Sunroof   955    
Options (change) 2,040 3,950 2,900 2,500
Options (change) 1,801 3,595 2,640 2,275
Destination 630 925 925 925
Total Price $23,010 $36,075 $43,125 $46,675
Total Invoice $20,957 $33,405 $39,900 $43,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,772
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGTI128i135i135is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$23,010$36,075$43,125$46,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,810-4,160-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,010$34,265$38,965$42,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,700$8,450
Total Invoice$20,957$33,405$39,900$43,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,676-3,849-3,663
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,957$31,729$36,051$39,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,322$7,778

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGTI128i135i135is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$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 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer $150$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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
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$625$2,435$4,785$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,810$4,160$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,676-3,849-3,663

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062013
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.9 in104.7 in
Length164.9 in172.2 in
Width68.3 in68.8 in
Height56.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,935 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1215100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

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

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%

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