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BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,270

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,293

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTI
Trim128i135iGTIR32
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $22,800 $32,990
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $21,258 $31,283
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500      
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Sunroof 1,050      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,800 1,800
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100      
Sport Package 1,300 1,100    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Cold Weather Package   600    
Aluminum trim   0    
Autobahn Package     3,020  
iPod integration     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455      
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Sunroof 955      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,589 1,589
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90      
Sport Package 1,185 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Cold Weather Package   545    
Aluminum trim   0    
Autobahn Package     2,796  
iPod integration     0 0
Options (change) 6,850 4,700 4,820 1,800
Options (change) 6,235 4,275 4,385 1,589
Destination 875 875 650 650
Total Price $37,175 $41,925 $28,270 $35,440
Total Invoice $34,405 $38,790 $26,293 $33,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,649
Model Year2011201120082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTI
Trim128i135iGTIR32
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8250, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,175$41,925$28,270$35,440
Adjustments for Features-500-8500-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,675$41,075$28,270$32,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$3,745
Total Invoice$34,405$38,790$26,293$33,522
Adjustments for Features-463-7860-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,942$38,004$26,293$30,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,062$0$3,989

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year2011201120082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTI
Trim128i135iGTIR32
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Ski sack $50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$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$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,425$2,775$1,925$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$850$0$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-463-7860-3,240

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20112008
Model1-SeriesRabbit / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in101.5 in
Length171.7 in165.8 in
Width68.8 in69.3 in
Height56.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.2,976 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.041.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested201579%
Total Not Requested55021%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI R32

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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