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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: $29,370

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,167

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelJettaJetta1-Series1-Series
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumGLI128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,180 $23,945 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $29,933 $22,987 $28,885 $36,335
Autobahn Package   2,250    
Navigation Package   2,005    
Rear spoiler   375    
Power front seats     995  
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Sunroof     1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
M Sport Package       1,300
Autobahn Package   2,160    
Navigation Package   1,925    
Rear spoiler   300    
Power front seats     905  
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Sunroof     955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
M Sport Package       1,185
Options (change) 0 4,630 6,995 5,350
Options (change) 0 4,385 6,365 4,870
Destination 795 795 895 895
Total Price $31,975 $29,370 $39,090 $45,545
Total Invoice $30,728 $28,167 $36,145 $42,100

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,002
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelJettaJetta1-Series1-Series
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumGLI128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4 H200hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionS7M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$31,975$29,370$39,090$45,545
Adjustments for Features-625-250-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,350$29,345$39,090$44,495
Cost Above Minimum$2,005$0$0$5,405
Total Invoice$30,728$28,167$36,145$42,100
Adjustments for Features-601-240-971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,127$28,143$36,145$41,129
Cost Above Minimum$1,984$0$0$4,984

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelJettaJetta1-Series1-Series
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumGLI128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
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 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire $150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
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
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Tachometer $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,950$2,350$2,325$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$25$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-601-240-971

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20132012
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 GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144064%
Total Not Requested80036%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
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 Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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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