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

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BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,820

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $114,782

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,873

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $107,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
Modeli8Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $143,400 $23,230
Base Invoice $134,040 $21,656
Giga World 2,000  
Autobahn Package   1,900
Navigation system   1,990
Giga World 1,840  
Autobahn Package   1,759
Navigation system   1,758
Options (change) 2,000 3,890
Options (change) 1,840 3,517
Destination 995 700
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $27,820
Total Invoice $133,082 $25,873

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105,022
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $98,101
Model Year20172009
Modeli8Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/45-17
Total Price$142,602$27,820
Adjustments for Features-9,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,842$27,820
Total Invoice$133,082$25,873
Adjustments for Features-9,1080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$123,974$25,873

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20172009
Modeli8Rabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,925$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,1080

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20172009
Modeli8Rabbit / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.5 in
Length184.9 in165.8 in
Width76.5 in69.3 in
Height50.8 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,976 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.741.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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