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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: $30,100

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $10,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,929

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $8,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelJettaJetta1-Series1-Series
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,120 $29,280 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $29,874 $28,109 $28,885 $36,335
BMW Assist     650 650
Power front seats     995  
Convenience Package     1,650  
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
App support     250 250
Heated front seats     500 500
Sunroof     1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
M Sport Package       1,300
Obstacle detection, rear       380
Proximity key       500
BMW Assist     590 590
Power front seats     905  
Convenience Package     1,500  
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
App support     230 230
Heated front seats     455 455
Sunroof     955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
M Sport Package       1,185
Obstacle detection, rear       345
Proximity key       455
Options (change) 0 0 8,145 6,630
Options (change) 0 0 7,410 6,035
Destination 820 820 895 895
Total Price $31,940 $30,100 $40,240 $46,825
Total Invoice $30,694 $28,929 $37,190 $43,265

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,318
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelJettaJetta1-Series1-Series
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4 H210hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionS7M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$31,940$30,100$40,240$46,825
Adjustments for Features-2,000-1,1000-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,940$29,000$40,240$45,775
Cost Above Minimum$940$0$0$5,535
Total Invoice$30,694$28,929$37,190$43,265
Adjustments for Features-1,922-1,0570-970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,772$27,872$37,190$42,295
Cost Above Minimum$900$0$0$5,105

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelJettaJetta1-Series1-Series
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL128i135i
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
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire $150  
Tires, run-flat  $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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
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 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 recliner, 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$4,000$3,100$2,000$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$1,100$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,922-1,0570-970

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162012
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 Weight2,940 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
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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