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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: $9,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $8,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIX1
TrimRxDrive28i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $35,750
Base Invoice $33,207 $33,930
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Premium Package   3,250
M Sport Package   2,450
Navigation Business   1,200
Cold Weather Package   550
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Aluminum trim   0
Temporary spare tire   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Premium Package   2,990
M Sport Package   2,255
Navigation Business   1,105
Cold Weather Package   505
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Aluminum trim   0
Temporary spare tire   140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 1,500 9,750
Options (change) 1,440 8,975
Destination 770 995
Total Price $36,860 $46,495
Total Invoice $35,417 $43,900

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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: $3,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,332
Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIX1
TrimRxDrive28i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$36,860$46,495
Adjustments for Features0-6,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$39,980
Total Invoice$35,417$43,900
Adjustments for Features0-6,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$37,749

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X1

Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIX1
TrimRxDrive28i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,300$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,151

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. BMW X1

Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIX1
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in105.1 in
Length165.4 in174.8 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft358.7 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 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested2507%
Total Not Requested327593%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300No
Bodyside cladding100No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%
Navigation Business
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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