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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: $8,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $6,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series1-Series
TrimGTI S128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,995 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,885 $36,335
BMW Assist   650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
M Sport Package     1,300
BMW Assist   590 590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
M Sport Package     1,185
Options (change) 0 2,050 3,350
Options (change) 0 1,865 3,050
Destination 820 895 895
Total Price $25,815 $34,145 $43,545
Total Invoice $24,815 $31,645 $40,280

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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: $9,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,830
Model Year201720122012
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)?, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$25,815$34,145$43,545
Adjustments for Features-1,0400-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,775$34,145$39,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,850
Total Invoice$24,815$31,645$40,280
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-3,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,815$31,645$36,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,351

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

Model Year201720122012
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 window/roof operation $15$15
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
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  
Second-row low console $100$100
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  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
iPod integration $100$100
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $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 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, 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$2,875$1,835$5,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$0$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0000-3,284

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

Model Year20172012
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in104.7 in
Length167.5 in172.2 in
Width70.5 in68.8 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,902 lb.3,209 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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

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