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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: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $17,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $16,335

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Model Year20182018201820122012
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim430i440iM4GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $43,300 $49,700 $67,700 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $40,950 $46,900 $63,640 $23,035 $32,631
Premium Package 2,300 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450   950    
Luxury Package   1,450      
Sunroof     0    
Autobahn Package       6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,500
Premium Package 2,115 1,840      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335   875    
Luxury Package   1,335      
Sunroof     0    
Autobahn Package       5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,440
Options (change) 4,300 4,000 1,500 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 3,955 3,680 1,380 5,760 1,440
Destination 995 995 995 770 770
Total Price $48,595 $54,695 $70,195 $30,765 $36,260
Total Invoice $45,900 $51,575 $66,015 $29,565 $34,841

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,088
Model Year20182018201820122012
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim430i440iM4GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16600, 16300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,595$54,695$70,195$30,765$36,260
Adjustments for Features-5,555-5,830-5,0550-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,040$48,865$65,140$30,765$34,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,825$22,100$0$3,545
Total Invoice$45,900$51,575$66,015$29,565$34,841
Adjustments for Features-5,247-5,497-4,7540-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,653$46,078$61,261$29,565$32,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,425$20,608$0$3,402

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

Model Year20182018201820122012
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim430i440iM4GTIR
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$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 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
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  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $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  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125 $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
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50  
Total Value of Features$7,805$8,080$7,305$2,250$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,555$5,830$5,055$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,247-5,497-4,7540-1,874

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

Model Year20182012
Model4-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in101.5 in
Length182.6 in165.4 in
Width71.9 in70.3 in
Height54.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,559 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.746.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested110068%
Total Not Requested51532%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested347582%
Total Not Requested77518%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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