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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: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGTIR128i135i135is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Autobahn Package 6,000        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500      
Sport seats     400 400  
Technology Package     2,350 2,350 2,350
Cold Weather Package     550    
Premium Package     3,600 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights     900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Aluminum trim       0  
Heated front seats       500 500
Autobahn Package 5,760        
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440      
Sport seats     365 365  
Technology Package     2,140 2,140 2,140
Cold Weather Package     500    
Premium Package     3,275 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights     820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Aluminum trim       0  
Heated front seats       455 455
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 8,350 6,200 5,800
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 7,600 5,645 5,280
Destination 770 770 925 925 925
Total Price $30,765 $36,260 $40,475 $46,425 $49,975
Total Invoice $29,565 $34,841 $37,410 $42,905 $46,175

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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: $7,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,668
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGTIR128i135i135is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4256hp I4230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$30,765$36,260$40,475$46,425$49,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-2,355-2,555-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,310$38,120$43,870$47,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$5,750$9,225
Total Invoice$29,565$34,841$37,410$42,905$46,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-2,177-2,361-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$32,967$35,233$40,544$43,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0$5,311$8,512

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

Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGTIR128i135i135is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0$0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,675$3,625$4,030$4,230$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$2,355$2,555$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-2,177-2,361-2,430

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

Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in104.7 in
Length165.4 in172.2 in
Width70.3 in68.8 in
Height58.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested362585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
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%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested243058%
Total Not Requested175042%

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%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested123059%
Total Not Requested85041%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested123059%
Total Not Requested85041%

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