BMW 2-Series BMW 2-Series 2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2013

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BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,710

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $14,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,273

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $12,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
Model2-SeriesGolf / GTI
TrimM235iR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $43,100 $34,195
Base Invoice $40,330 $32,827
Premium Package 2,150  
Technology Package 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Sunroof 0  
AWD 1,800  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Premium Package 1,955  
Technology Package 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Sunroof 0  
AWD 1,660  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 7,150 1,720
Options (change) 6,525 1,651
Destination 995 795
Total Price $51,245 $36,710
Total Invoice $47,850 $35,273

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,647
Model Year20152013
Model2-SeriesGolf / GTI
TrimM235iR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine320hp I6256hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$51,245$36,710
Adjustments for Features-5,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,965$36,710
Total Invoice$47,850$35,273
Adjustments for Features-4,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,920$35,273

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152013
Model2-SeriesGolf / GTI
TrimM235iR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,480$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9300

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152013
Model2-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in101.5 in
Length174.7 in165.4 in
Width69.8 in70.3 in
Height55.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,695 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.846.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested153068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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