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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $13,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $11,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelJettaJetta1-Series1-Series
TrimSELTDI128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $28,885 $36,335
Sport Package 700      
Sunroof 900   1,050  
Navigation Package   1,200    
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
M Sport Package       1,300
Sport Package 672      
Sunroof 864   955  
Navigation Package   1,152    
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
M Sport Package       1,185
Options (change) 1,600 1,200 5,100 5,350
Options (change) 1,536 1,152 4,640 4,870
Destination 770 770 895 895
Total Price $23,765 $24,965 $37,195 $45,545
Total Invoice $22,845 $23,997 $34,420 $42,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,159
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelJettaJetta1-Series1-Series
TrimSELTDI128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$23,765$24,965$37,195$45,545
Adjustments for Features-250-475-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$24,965$36,720$42,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$5,700
Total Invoice$22,845$23,997$34,420$42,100
Adjustments for Features-240-440-2,889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,821$23,997$33,980$39,211
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,176$0$5,231

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelJettaJetta1-Series1-Series
TrimSELTDI128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
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$50  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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
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 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
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$1,450$1,425$1,900$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$475$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-440-2,889

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelJetta1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.4 in104.7 in
Length182.2 in172.2 in
Width70.0 in68.8 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested45086%
Total Not Requested7514%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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