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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: $21,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $20,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim430i440iM4GTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $43,300 $49,700 $67,700 $24,995
Base Invoice $40,950 $46,900 $63,640 $23,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300  
Premium Package 2,300 2,000    
Wood trim     0  
Sunroof     0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505  
Apple CarPlay support 375 375 375  
Premium Package 2,115 1,840    
Wood trim     0  
Sunroof     0  
Options (change) 3,150 2,850 850 0
Options (change) 2,995 2,720 880 0
Destination 995 995 995 820
Total Price $47,445 $53,545 $69,545 $25,815
Total Invoice $44,940 $50,615 $65,515 $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: $14,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,182
Model Year2018201820182017
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim430i440iM4GTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6210hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
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$47,445$53,545$69,545$25,815
Adjustments for Features-7,330-7,580-7,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,115$45,965$62,265$25,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$22,150$0
Total Invoice$44,940$50,615$65,515$24,815
Adjustments for Features-6,943-7,165-6,8580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,997$43,450$58,657$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,453$20,660$0

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

Model Year2018201820182017
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesGolf / GTI
Trim430i440iM4GTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system   $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
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50 
Total Value of Features$9,330$9,580$9,280$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,330$7,580$7,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,943-7,165-6,8580

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

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,559 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 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested22514%
Total Not Requested139086%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested22517%
Total Not Requested109083%

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