BMW 2-Series BMW 2-Series 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2018

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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: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $11,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
Model2-SeriesGolf / GTI
TrimM235iR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,150 $39,785
Technology Package 1,950  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Driver Assistance Plus Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
AWD 2,000  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Technology Package 1,775  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Driver Assistance Plus Package 635  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Heated front seats 455  
AWD 1,840  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 8,100 1,100
Options (change) 7,390 1,056
Destination 995 850
Total Price $53,245 $41,735

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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: $10,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,865
Model Year20162018
Model2-SeriesGolf / GTI
TrimM235iR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine320hp I6292hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$53,245$41,735
Adjustments for Features-9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,265$41,735

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

Model Year20162018
Model2-SeriesGolf / GTI
TrimM235iR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Forward collision warning$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar 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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,280$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9140

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

Model Year20162018
Model2-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in103.8 in
Length174.7 in167.6 in
Width69.8 in70.8 in
Height55.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,695 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.853.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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