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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: $27,820

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,873

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelRabbit / GTI1-Series1-Series
TrimGTI128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,230 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $21,656 $28,885 $36,335
Autobahn Package 1,900    
Navigation system 1,990 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Sunroof   1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
M Sport Package     1,300
Aluminum trim     0
Autobahn Package 1,759    
Navigation system 1,758 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Sunroof   955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
M Sport Package     1,185
Aluminum trim     0
Options (change) 3,890 6,950 6,300
Options (change) 3,517 6,325 5,735
Destination 700 895 895
Total Price $27,820 $39,045 $46,495
Total Invoice $25,873 $36,105 $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: $11,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,153
Model Year200920122012
ModelRabbit / GTI1-Series1-Series
TrimGTI128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$27,820$39,045$46,495
Adjustments for Features0-85-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,820$38,960$44,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,700
Total Invoice$25,873$36,105$42,965
Adjustments for Features0-79-1,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,873$36,026$41,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,243

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

Model Year200920122012
ModelRabbit / GTI1-Series1-Series
TrimGTI128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,975$2,060$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$85$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-79-1,696

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

Model Year20092012
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

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