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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: $25,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $7,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $5,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series1-Series
TrimGTI S128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,995 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $23,995 $26,490 $32,290
Cold Weather Package   750 600
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
HD radio   350 350
iPod integration   400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Sport Package     1,100
6-speed manual     0
Cold Weather Package   685 545
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
HD radio   315 315
iPod integration   365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Sport Package     1,000
6-speed manual     0
Options (change) 0 3,395 4,345
Options (change) 0 3,090 3,950
Destination 820 825 825
Total Price $25,815 $32,820 $40,070
Total Invoice $24,815 $30,405 $37,065

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,604
Model Year201720082008
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series1-Series
TrimGTI S128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$25,815$32,820$40,070
Adjustments for Features-150-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,800$32,820$38,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,750
Total Invoice$24,815$30,405$37,065
Adjustments for Features-140-1,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,801$30,405$35,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,272

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

Model Year201720082008
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series1-Series
TrimGTI S128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
iPod integration $100$100
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,800$2,785$4,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-1,388

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

Model Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in104.7 in
Length167.5 in171.7 in
Width70.5 in68.8 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,902 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

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