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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: $36,890

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $2,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920092009
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series1-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,995 $29,400 $35,850
Premium Package   3,700 3,400
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights   900  
iPod integration   400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
HD radio   350 350
Heated front seats   500  
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Cold Weather Package     600
Sport Package     1,100
6-speed manual     0
Premium Package   3,365 3,095
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights   820  
iPod integration   365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
HD radio   315 315
Heated front seats   455  
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Cold Weather Package     545
Sport Package     1,000
6-speed manual     0
Options (change) 0 9,520 9,520
Options (change) 0 8,655 8,655
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $36,890 $39,745 $46,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,896
Model Year201920092009
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series1-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine228hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$36,890$39,745$46,195
Adjustments for Features-3,3200-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,570$39,745$45,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,700

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

Model Year201920092009
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series1-Series
TrimGTI Autobahn128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
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 $100
Second-row low console $100$100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
iPod integration $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,200$3,880$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,320$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-810-692

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

Model Year20192009
ModelGolf / GTI1-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in104.7 in
Length167.6 in171.7 in
Width70.8 in68.8 in
Height58.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,874 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
17.4 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested218064%
Total Not Requested120036%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested218071%
Total Not Requested90029%
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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