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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: $8,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $6,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201320132013
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGTI S128i135i135is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,995 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Sport seats   400 400  
BMW Assist   650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Sport seats   365 365  
BMW Assist   590 590 590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Options (change) 0 2,100 2,100 1,700
Options (change) 0 1,910 1,910 1,545
Destination 820 925 925 925
Total Price $25,815 $34,225 $42,325 $45,875
Total Invoice $24,815 $31,720 $39,170 $42,440

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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: $9,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,809
Model Year2017201320132013
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGTI S128i135i135is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4230hp I6300hp I6320hp 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)225/40-18205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$25,815$34,225$42,325$45,875
Adjustments for Features-9400-3,250-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,875$34,225$39,075$42,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,850$8,525
Total Invoice$24,815$31,720$39,170$42,440
Adjustments for Features-9040-3,008-2,891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,911$31,720$36,162$39,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,442$7,829

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

Model Year2017201320132013
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGTI S128i135i135is
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
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   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
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   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0$0
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0   
Satellite radio$200   
SD Card slot$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Cornering lights  $50$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$25
Steering-linked headlights  $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
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$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$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
Metal pedals   $75
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,875$1,935$5,185$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$0$3,250$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-9040-3,008-2,891

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

Model Year20172013
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

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%
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

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%
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 135is

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%

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