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

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

Lowest Total Price: $28,270

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $12,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,293

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTI1-Series1-Series
TrimGTIR32128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,800 $32,990 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $21,258 $31,283 $28,885 $36,335
Autobahn Package 3,020      
iPod integration 0 0    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100  
Sport Package     1,300  
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Sunroof     1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
M Sport Package       1,300
Aluminum trim       0
Autobahn Package 2,796      
iPod integration 0 0    
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90  
Sport Package     1,185  
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Sunroof     955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
M Sport Package       1,185
Aluminum trim       0
Options (change) 4,820 1,800 8,350 6,300
Options (change) 4,385 1,589 7,600 5,735
Destination 650 650 895 895
Total Price $28,270 $35,440 $40,445 $46,495
Total Invoice $26,293 $33,522 $37,380 $42,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,625
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTI1-Series1-Series
TrimGTIR32128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10250, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$28,270$35,440$40,445$46,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,425-500-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,270$32,015$39,945$44,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,745$0$4,700
Total Invoice$26,293$33,522$37,380$42,965
Adjustments for Features0-3,240-462-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,293$30,282$36,918$41,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,989$0$4,337

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

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTI1-Series1-Series
TrimGTIR32128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
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  
Second-row low console  $100$100
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   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
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  
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 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $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, 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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,925$5,350$2,425$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,425$500$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,240-462-1,710

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

Model Year20082012
ModelRabbit / GTI1-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in104.7 in
Length165.8 in172.2 in
Width69.3 in68.8 in
Height58.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested221586%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
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 Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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