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BMW 8-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 8-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,315

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T   
Difference: $93,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,575

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T   
Difference: $87,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192016201620162016
Model8-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimM850i1.8T1.8T SGTI SGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $111,900 $18,495 $19,575 $24,995 $28,025
Base Invoice $104,745 $17,755 $18,793 $23,995 $26,904
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 820 820 820 820
Total Price $112,895 $19,315 $20,395 $25,815 $28,845
Total Invoice $105,740 $18,575 $19,613 $24,815 $27,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 8-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $97,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,272
Model Year20192016201620162016
Model8-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimM850i1.8T1.8T SGTI SGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine523hp V8170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT8M5M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-20195/65-15195/65-15225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$112,895$19,315$20,395$25,815$28,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,975-5,350-6,715-9,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,895$15,340$15,045$19,100$19,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$4,055$4,585
Total Invoice$105,740$18,575$19,613$24,815$27,724
Adjustments for Features0-3,823-5,145-6,455-8,857
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$105,740$14,752$14,468$18,360$18,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$284$0$3,892$4,399

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Features Comparison: BMW 8-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192016201620162016
Model8-SeriesGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimM850i1.8T1.8T SGTI SGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
5-speed manual $0$0  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Power front side windows $250$250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275$275
Proximity key    $250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50  
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900$900$900$900
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear defrost $200$200$200$200
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power mirrors $150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,000$6,975$8,350$9,715$12,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,975$5,350$6,715$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,823-5,145-6,455-8,857

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 8-Series vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192016
Model8-SeriesGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.1 in103.8 in
Length191.2 in167.5 in
Width74.9 in70.5 in
Height53.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,479 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom33.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom29.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.852.7 ft3

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