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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: $16,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $14,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
Model4-Series4-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim428i435iGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,850 $48,150 $35,070
Base Invoice $39,180 $44,980 $33,667
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Luxury Package 0 0  
Premium Package 2,200    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
LED headlights 1,900 1,900  
Track Handling Package 1,700 1,700  
Run-flat tire delete 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Navigation system 1,775 1,775  
Luxury Package 0 0  
Premium Package 2,000    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
LED headlights 1,730 1,730  
Track Handling Package 1,545 1,545  
Run-flat tire delete 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320  
Options (change) 10,000 9,250 0
Options (change) 9,095 8,415 0
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $52,845 $58,395 $35,920
Total Invoice $49,270 $54,390 $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: $15,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,443
Model Year201620162018
Model4-Series4-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim428i435iGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6220hp I4
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$52,845$58,395$35,920
Adjustments for Features-1,405-5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,440$57,890$35,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,450$0
Total Invoice$49,270$54,390$34,517
Adjustments for Features-1,310-4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,960$53,920$34,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,960$0

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

Model Year201620162018
Model4-Series4-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim428i435iGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $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
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $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 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0$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
Surround sound $250 
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$6,380$5,480$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,310-4700

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

Model Year20162018
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

Navigation system
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%
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 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%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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