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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: $31,190

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $14,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,974

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,036

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Model Year20182018201820132013
Model2-Series2-Series2-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim230iM240iM2GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,800 $45,300 $53,500 $24,200 $34,195
Base Invoice $33,045 $42,810 $50,435 $23,232 $32,827
M Sport Design 3,800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Sunroof 900 0 1,050    
Steering-linked headlights 800 800      
Premium Tier 2,250 2,250      
Aluminum trim 0        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450      
Wood trim   0      
Autobahn Package       6,195  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,720
M Sport Design 3,495        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505    
Sunroof 830 0 965    
Steering-linked headlights 735 735      
Premium Tier 2,070 2,070      
Aluminum trim 0        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335      
Wood trim   0      
Autobahn Package       5,947  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,651
Options (change) 9,750 5,050 1,600 6,195 1,720
Options (change) 8,970 4,645 1,470 5,947 1,651
Destination 995 995 995 795 795
Total Price $45,545 $51,345 $56,095 $31,190 $36,710
Total Invoice $43,010 $48,450 $52,900 $29,974 $35,273

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,767
Model Year20182018201820132013
Model2-Series2-Series2-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim230iM240iM2GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4335hp I6365hp I6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 12300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,545$51,345$56,095$31,190$36,710
Adjustments for Features-5,580-6,130-4,6050-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,965$45,215$51,490$31,190$34,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,250$11,525$0$3,570
Total Invoice$43,010$48,450$52,900$29,974$35,273
Adjustments for Features-5,269-5,784-4,3430-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,741$42,666$48,557$29,974$33,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$10,816$0$3,425

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

Model Year20182018201820132013
Model2-Series2-Series2-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim230iM240iM2GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0  
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Text dictation  $50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Voice recorder  $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights   $125 
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100$100
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
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$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50  
Launch control$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$7,830$8,380$6,855$2,250$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,580$6,130$4,605$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,269-5,784-4,3430-1,874

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

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,412 lb.2,969 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 230i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested108042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested61543%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested61543%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested362585%
Total Not Requested62515%

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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