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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: $40,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $16,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
TrimM CoupeR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,400 $39,785
Premium Package 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Heated front seats 500  
Navigation system 1,800  
HD radio 350  
Wood trim 0  
6-speed manual   0
Premium Package 2,685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Heated front seats 455  
Navigation system 1,640  
HD radio 315  
Wood trim 0  
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 6,075 0
Options (change) 5,525 0
Destination 825 850
Total Price $57,300 $40,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,200
Model Year20082018
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
TrimM CoupeR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine330hp I6292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$57,300$40,635
Adjustments for Features0-7,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,300$33,480

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
TrimM CoupeR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $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 
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, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,820$9,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-150

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelZ4Golf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.2 in103.8 in
Length161.9 in167.6 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height49.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,219 lb.3,300 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.253.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested120053%

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