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BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R   
Difference: $100,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Modeli8Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $143,400 $39,785
Giga World 2,000  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Giga World 1,840  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,000 1,100
Options (change) 1,840 1,056
Destination 995 850
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $41,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100,317
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $130,663
Model Year20172018
Modeli8Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/35-19
Total Price$142,602$41,735
Adjustments for Features-5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,052$41,735

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20172018
Modeli8Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,490$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5130

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20172018
Modeli8Golf / Rabbit / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in103.8 in
Length184.9 in167.6 in
Width76.5 in70.8 in
Height50.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.753.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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