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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: $25,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $20,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $18,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162017
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim428i435iM4GTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $41,850 $48,150 $65,700 $24,995
Base Invoice $39,180 $44,980 $61,125 $23,995
Luxury Package 0 0    
Premium Package 2,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450    
Wood trim     0  
Sunroof     0  
Luxury Package 0 0    
Premium Package 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces   1,320    
Wood trim     0  
Sunroof     0  
Options (change) 3,250 2,500 550 0
Options (change) 2,955 2,275 500 0
Destination 995 995 995 820
Total Price $46,095 $51,645 $67,245 $25,815
Total Invoice $43,130 $48,250 $62,620 $24,815

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,547
Model Year2016201620162017
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim428i435iM4GTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6210hp I4
TransmissionT8M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,095$51,645$67,245$25,815
Adjustments for Features-6,165-5,265-6,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,930$46,380$60,990$25,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,450$21,060$0
Total Invoice$43,130$48,250$62,620$24,815
Adjustments for Features-5,768-4,919-5,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,362$43,331$56,795$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,969$19,433$0

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

Model Year2016201620162017
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim428i435iM4GTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$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$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0 
Android Auto support   $100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player  $0 
Handwriting recognition  $200 
In-vehicle Internet  $150 
Media drive  $15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation map updates, three years  $0 
Navigation system  $600 
S Voice support  $0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
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$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50 
Total Value of Features$8,465$7,565$8,555$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,165$5,265$6,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,768-4,919-5,8250

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

Model Year20162017
Model4-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in103.8 in
Length182.6 in167.5 in
Width71.9 in70.5 in
Height54.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.2,902 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.752.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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