BMW Z4 BMW Z4 2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2017

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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: $26,915

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $26,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,871

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $23,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
TrimM CoupeGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $50,400 $24,995
Base Invoice $46,550 $23,995
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 350  
Wood trim 0  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 315  
Wood trim 0  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,075 1,100
Options (change) 1,885 1,056
Destination 825 820
Total Price $53,300 $26,915
Total Invoice $49,260 $25,871

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,932
Model Year20082017
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
TrimM CoupeGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine330hp I6210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$53,300$26,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,300$25,310
Total Invoice$49,260$25,871
Adjustments for Features0-1,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,260$24,328

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
TrimM CoupeGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,045$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,543

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.2 in103.8 in
Length161.9 in167.5 in
Width70.1 in70.5 in
Height49.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,219 lb.3,278 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 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
9.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.252.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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