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BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,920

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $17,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $15,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
Model4-Series4-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim428i435iGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,750 $46,250 $35,070
Base Invoice $38,170 $43,230 $33,667
Premium Package 2,200 2,200  
Sport Line 2,100 1,700  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000  
LED headlights 1,900 1,900  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Premium Package 2,000 2,000  
Sport Line 1,910 1,545  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910  
LED headlights 1,730 1,730  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Options (change) 11,600 11,200 0
Options (change) 10,550 10,185 0
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $53,345 $58,445 $35,920
Total Invoice $49,715 $54,410 $34,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,821
Model Year201520152018
Model4-Series4-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim428i435iGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6220hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$53,345$58,445$35,920
Adjustments for Features-405-4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,940$58,040$35,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,100$0
Total Invoice$49,715$54,410$34,517
Adjustments for Features-377-3770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,338$54,033$34,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,695$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520152018
Model4-Series4-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim428i435iGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Total Value of Features$5,380$5,380$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-377-3770

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152018
Model4-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in103.8 in
Length182.6 in167.6 in
Width71.9 in70.8 in
Height54.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.753.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

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