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

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BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,190

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $15,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,974

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelZ4Z4Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim3.0siM CoupeGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $24,200 $34,195
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $23,232 $32,827
Sport Package 1,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500    
HD radio 350 350    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 700      
Headlight washers 250      
Wood trim 0 0    
Autobahn Package     6,195  
Sport Package 1,275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455    
HD radio 315 315    
Navigation system 1,640 1,640    
Xenon HID headlights 635      
Headlight washers 230      
Wood trim 0 0    
Autobahn Package     5,947  
Options (change) 5,475 3,125 6,195 0
Options (change) 4,980 2,840 5,947 0
Destination 825 825 795 795
Total Price $47,000 $54,350 $31,190 $34,990
Total Invoice $43,430 $50,215 $29,974 $33,622

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,564
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelZ4Z4Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim3.0siM CoupeGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6330hp I6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10?, 10300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,000$54,350$31,190$34,990
Adjustments for Features-3500-2,530-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,650$54,350$28,660$32,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,700$0$3,350
Total Invoice$43,430$50,215$29,974$33,622
Adjustments for Features-3230-2,431-2,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,107$50,215$27,543$30,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,108$0$3,216

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelZ4Z4Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim3.0siM CoupeGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Proximity key  $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Total Value of Features$2,870$2,520$5,050$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$2,530$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments-3230-2,431-2,863

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.2 in101.5 in
Length161.9 in165.4 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height49.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.246.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested217551%
Total Not Requested207549%

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