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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X1 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X1 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $10,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $8,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIX1
TrimRxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $38,800
Base Invoice $33,207 $35,875
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Sport Line   1,900
Technology Package   2,250
Premium Package   2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum trim   0
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Sport Line   1,730
Technology Package   2,050
Premium Package   2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Aluminum trim   0
Options (change) 1,500 7,600
Options (change) 1,440 6,920
Destination 770 925
Total Price $36,860 $47,325
Total Invoice $35,417 $43,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,465
Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIX1
TrimRxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,860$47,325
Adjustments for Features0-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$43,170
Total Invoice$35,417$43,720
Adjustments for Features0-3,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$39,882

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X1

Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIX1
TrimRxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,850$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,838

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X1

Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIX1
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in108.7 in
Length165.4 in176.5 in
Width70.3 in70.8 in
Height58.3 in60.8 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

Sport Line
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 interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested105048%

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