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BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,835

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R   
Difference: $23,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelZ4Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimsDrive35iR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $57,500 $39,785
Technology Package 2,250  
M Sport Package 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Cargo net 60 100
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Technology Package 2,050  
M Sport Package 2,275  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Cargo net 53 80
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 6,960 1,200
Options (change) 6,338 1,136
Destination 995 850
Total Price $65,455 $41,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,801
Model Year20162018
ModelZ4Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimsDrive35iR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6292hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$65,455$41,835
Adjustments for Features-2,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,170$41,835

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelZ4Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimsDrive35iR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,285$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1260

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelZ4Golf / Rabbit / GTI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.3 in103.8 in
Length166.9 in167.6 in
Width70.5 in70.8 in
Height50.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.953.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested77592%
Total Not Requested658%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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