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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: $27,570

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,342

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201320132013
ModelJettaJetta1-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,380 $29,280 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $24,366 $28,109 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Lighting Package 995        
Rear spoiler 375        
Premium Package     3,600 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights     900    
Technology Package     2,350 2,350 2,350
Sport seats     400 400  
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Lighting Package 856        
Rear spoiler 300        
Premium Package     3,275 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights     820    
Technology Package     2,140 2,140 2,140
Sport seats     365 365  
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Options (change) 1,370 0 8,300 6,200 5,800
Options (change) 1,156 0 7,555 5,645 5,280
Destination 820 820 925 925 925
Total Price $27,570 $30,100 $40,425 $46,425 $49,975
Total Invoice $26,342 $28,929 $37,365 $42,905 $46,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,806
Model Year20152015201320132013
ModelJettaJetta1-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4210hp I4230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$27,570$30,100$40,425$46,425$49,975
Adjustments for Features-4000-1,730-2,180-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,170$30,100$38,695$44,245$47,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,930$0$5,550$9,225
Total Invoice$26,342$28,929$37,365$42,905$46,175
Adjustments for Features-3820-1,599-2,015-1,899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,960$28,929$35,766$40,890$44,276
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,969$0$5,124$8,510

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152015201320132013
ModelJettaJetta1-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0$0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Headlight washers   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Wood trim   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,550$2,150$3,880$4,330$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$1,730$2,180$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-3820-1,599-2,015-1,899

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152013
ModelJetta1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.4 in104.7 in
Length183.3 in172.2 in
Width70.0 in68.8 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,860 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 Volume15.7 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested193046%
Total Not Requested225054%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Sport seats
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
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested73035%
Total Not Requested135065%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested73035%
Total Not Requested135065%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%

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