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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: $6,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $5,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGTI S128i135iM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,995 $29,450 $36,350 $46,135
Base Invoice $23,995 $27,295 $33,640 $42,645
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Premium Package     1,950 2,400
Sport Package     1,100  
Cold Weather Package     600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Premium Package     1,775 2,185
Sport Package     1,000  
Cold Weather Package     545  
Options (change) 0 2,150 4,550 3,800
Options (change) 0 1,960 4,140 3,460
Destination 820 875 875 875
Total Price $25,815 $32,475 $41,775 $50,810
Total Invoice $24,815 $30,130 $38,655 $46,980

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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: $6,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,498
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGTI S128i135iM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4230hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17215/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$25,815$32,475$41,775$50,810
Adjustments for Features-1900-4,480-4,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,625$32,475$37,295$46,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,820$14,205
Total Invoice$24,815$30,130$38,655$46,980
Adjustments for Features-1830-4,145-3,819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,632$30,130$34,510$43,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,380$13,031

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

Model Year2017201120112011
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGTI S128i135iM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$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   
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100 
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50 
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
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25$25
iPod integration $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0 $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede trim   $300
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,925$2,735$7,215$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$0$4,480$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments-1830-4,145-3,819

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

Model Year20172011
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
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
Total Requested60527%
Total Not Requested165073%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
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
Total Requested70530%
Total Not Requested165070%

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